Music Hall MMF 5.1
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bebopdeluxe
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I have the first generation MMF-7 - which has the same arm and split plinth as the 5.1, I think - and it's a nice table. It may not have an arm like a VPI, but I found the arm easy to work with, and it handles my Benz Wood M2 with aplomb.
The MMF-7 has the isolated motor setup, so it's not the same as the 5.1...but I find the table to be solid. You'll be able to handle a lot of cartridge before you'll need to upgrade. Some people slag Music Hall versus Pro-ject or Rega, and I don't know why.
Go for it!
The MMF-7 has the isolated motor setup, so it's not the same as the 5.1...but I find the table to be solid. You'll be able to handle a lot of cartridge before you'll need to upgrade. Some people slag Music Hall versus Pro-ject or Rega, and I don't know why.
Go for it!
Bob_in_OKC
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I too have a MMF-5 and I'm wondering about public opinion on the change to a metal platter on the MMF-5.1. The changes from the 5 to the 5.1 seem like good upgrades, except I'm not too sure about that one. If I had a criticism of my MMF-5 it's that it is a bit too polite, something perhaps partially attributable to my Eroica cartridge and other components in my system. I wonder how the change to a metal platter from glass affects that.
slovell
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Thanks for the replies. I'm looking to semi retire my JVC QL-Y66F DD servo driven table that I bought new back in the eighties. It still does the job but has resonance problems at higher volumes. IMHO subwoofers were rare when this table came out and JVC didn't design for them. I also know when/if it finally fails I'll have a hard time ever getting it repaired. I'd like to move up to something a bit more modern in the $1000 price range. The MMF 5.1 and the 7.1 look interesting but I'm open to other opinions and/or recommendations.
Thanks, Sam
Thanks, Sam
How about a ProJect?
http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-RM5-1SE-Turntable?sc=2&category=352
It has the 9cc carbon fiber arm the same as on my Perspective.
http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-RM5-1SE-Turntable?sc=2&category=352
It has the 9cc carbon fiber arm the same as on my Perspective.
I have a 5.1 that I like very much. I've had it for about 2 1/2 years with no issues. I bought it right after the upgrades were announced which changed the model number to 5.1. It went from $620 to $700 because of the upgrades. I now see that the same table is $875 and the only change is that the supplied Goldring cart is a new model. The 5.1 does not have a carbon fiber arm, but the 7.1 does.
slovell
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That's one problem I have with buying the 5.1 new, I don't need or want the supplied cartridge and I have'nt seen it advertised without it. I would think you would have the option, you do with the 7.1. I wonder how much better the carbon fiber arm sounds vs the alloy? Used 7.1's are looking more like the way to go. The Project from HypnoToad's post looks interesting.
Sam
Sam
Bob_in_OKC
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Interesting table, I just wonder about the lack of mass due to the very small plinth. Would it cause resonance problems? I do like the carbon fiber arm. I have'nt shopped for turntables in a very long time.
Thanks, Sam
The objective with the small plinths, especially something like a P3 is rigidity that dissipates vibration quickly, rather than mass to absorb it. It doesn't cause resonance issues...it's a way of resolving it. Of course, that particular Pro-Ject is a different design, but a heavy turntable isn't always necessary. In addition to the one HypnoToad posted, I kinda like this Pro-Ject:
http://www.needledoctor.com/Pro-Ject-Turntable-Xpression-Mk-III_2?sc=2&category=352
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