Music Hall MMF 2.2LE 2-Speed Limited Edition Audiophile Turntable Review
| Product Code | B000KOL7TY |
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| Price | $499.00 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #15401 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Ferrari Red
- Brand: Music Hall
- Model: MMF2.2LE
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 4.50" h x
16.50" w x
12.50" l,
19.25 pounds
Features
- Dynamically balanced platter
- Tone arm offers adjustable VTA for precise cartridge alignment
- Dynamically balanced alloy platter runs on a high precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly,
- Easy to assemble - includes an excellent instruction manual and a 45 RPM adapter
- Dynamically balanced platter
- Tone arm offers adjustable VTA for precise cartridge alignment
- Dynamically balanced alloy platter runs on a high precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly,
- Easy to assemble - includes an excellent instruction manual and a 45 RPM adapter
Product Description
The music hall mmf-2.2 Limited Edition turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable with special Ferrari Red plinth at a budget price. It is constructed using high quality components and it comes complete with an arm and cartridge. The construction of the mmf-2.2LE has been simplified to focus on the critical components; the bearing, the motor, and the arm. It comes complete with cartridge mounted. mmf-2.2leThe music hall mmf-2.2 limited edition turntable is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable with special ferrari red plinth at a budget price. The construction of the mmf-2.2le has been simplified to focus on the critical music making components; the bearing, motor, and arm. It is constructed using high quality components and comes complete with the cartridge mounted.Gorgeous Ferrari Red finish Special vibration damping foot One piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability Low noise fully manual belt-drive designSeparately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulleyMusic Hall Tracker moving-magnet phono cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted High precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly for quiet fluid operation Alloy platter and felt mat Excellent instruction manualQuick and easy to assemble High quality gold RCA connectors Dust cover and 45rpm adaptor Dimensions W17 x D13 x H4.5in. Weight: 17 lbs. pkg. Music Hall turntables first saw the light of day in 1998. The
Customer Reviews
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Good entry-level, audiophile turntable
By Tara T.
The Music Hall MMF 2.1 is an entry-level, belt-drive, audiophile turntable and is a good choice for those wanting to move up into audiophile equipment without breaking the bank. Completely manual, there's no auto-return when the record is finished, though there is a cue lever and a simple on/off switch. Without the bells and whistles of lower priced (and lower quality) turntables you're getting quality materials and craftsmanship, i.e. a good tonearm, body and motor and beefy connector cable with gold plugs. Belt drive allows isolation of the motor from the rest of the turntable. The red, high-gloss finish is beautiful.The turntable arrived with the cartridge already installed and aligned (a check with the supplied alignment guide confirmed the stylus alignment was right on) and setup was a simple matter of attaching the belt to the platter. I would've given the MMF 2.1 five stars if it came with a 12" platter (it's 11.8") and the anti-skating didn't mess with the cuing. This table, combined with my NAD AV-716 receiver, has brought new life to my LP collection as I've heard things I never heard before.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful.Excellent value for the money
By Eric Sarjeant
My local electronics superstore has a small assortment of cheap plastic turntables for sale. The Music Hall MMF is a quantum leap beyond anything you will find in the isles of mass produced consumer electronics.Perhaps the most significant aspect of this design is the relocation of the power supply to an external adapter. This means the transformer is not encased within the turntable but is in fact outside the unit altogether. Obviously, since transformers can make noise this has an audible affect on the quality of your sound. The other striking feature is the lack of any electronic wizardry. There are no buttons to start or stop the tonearm, and the turntable is not automatic, simply start the platter turning and use a small lever to hoist the tonearm onto the LP.While I am altogether thrilled with my MMF-2.1, there are some awkward features worth noting. Getting the tonearm properly balanced with the correct amount of tracking was extremely tricky. Skating is controlled using a thin plastic fishing wire and the tonearm is counterbalanced using a weight that requires fine tuning before it will balance properly. While this might take you an hour or so, it was well worth the effort.My other challange was changing the needle from the stock Grado. This was also particularly tricky to get mounted and lined up properly, it would have helped if the needle headshell could be easily removed. Fortunately, switching out your needle is a rare event and will require rebalancing in any case.Highly recommended if you are in the market for an audiophile grade turntable and are willing to spend a little time to get yourself setup.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Can not be beat for the price
By Robert Berry
After quite a bit of research and demoing at my local audio store, I choose this table and then purchased the Bellari tube preamp for 250 on needle doc.The combination is really wonderful. Highly recommend it.Now I have to DIY a good vacuum record cleaning system or spring for the VPI unit.These systems make old records sound new and eliminate 99% of any surface noise.Keep spinnin!
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