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I'm Stuck, MMF9 vs. MMF7 vs. Scout vs. Space deck

I realize yes the Scout and the Space deck will be the better piece's overall. Currently I am in the market for this range of turntable, however the real problems with the Nottingham and Vpi designs are "No" hinged dustcover... This is a must in my home, with animals running around etc... I realize there is a dustcover for these models but simply a pick it up and drop over style, I do not want this, it has to be attachable. Beyond this my only other option is to Wall mount a shelf and use my 3" thick Maple butcher block under the table to hopefully isolate it resonably about 5ft in the air, this is not an easy option at all, and really do not want to do this, and really do not like all the dust that will be continuosly on the table.

--So part 2 of the question, I am considering saveing a lot of hassel and cost, and going with a music hall 7 or 9 that have hinged dust covers.

--Question 2.5 of this is , are the increases the 9 over the 7 worth it? I have been reading many prefer the 7 still, but I also read the Arms are JUNK, on music hall tables.

--Question 3, I will really never go any cartridge higher than a Dynavector 10x, or possibly shelter 501, so are the music hall arms just completly a waste for running these types of cartridges, can they even sound good? Are the music halls arms really that bad in comparison to the Jwm or Spacearm?

I really do want a scout or nottingham, but also do not want the fortune invested not being in an easy position for use and saftey and do not want to put a cardboard box over it everytime its in Use and not in use.

Thanks I really appreciate the effort in helping toward a simple solution here, mainly if any glimer of hope exists for the music hall's then that may be the best end game for me.
matrix
dougdeacon
3,338 posts
 
Matrix,
Now that you've learned how to adjust arm height, the obvious question is where to set it.

This does not depend on your turntable or tonearm. It depends on your cartridge and on the record being played. Which cartridge did you end up with? Others who've used it can advise whether it prefers to be nose up, nose down or level.

For fine tuning of VTF and VTA (which are interactive) the oft-mentioned link below is the best how-to I've seen.

http://www.walkeraudio.com/fine_tuning_your_turntable.htm
jay_douglas_2879b79
239 posts
 
don't care for the new boyscout tables from vpi. the hw's are way more versatle. the projects are nice for the money
matrix OP
305 posts
 
I have an empire cartridge (NOS) that is now benz micro, so the vta is set level right now, but it is an MM type and sounds VERY, Very good with the tracking weight at the recommended 1.5g, I did not have it set right now I do, but if I do not have to move the VTA then I won't but as stated what would be better, Nose up, Nose down, or level with these type cart's? Problem is obviously its not a current model cart. that anybody would probably have suggestion too, but it is almost too good sounding right now to go screwing it up with changing the VTA.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
It's ok to leave it where it is for now. Get used to the sound for a while by listening to many different records. Listen for any distortion that might be due tracking a particularly dynamic piece of music. Then if you think you want to improve the highs or lows you can change the VTA some and see what it sounds like. If you're careful and keep an eye on VTF you won't hurt anything.
unnamed00
7 posts
 
I am satisfied with mmmf7 tt. The arm is quite good. I have used the following phono pickups-all with enjoyment and success.-Goldring Eroica h. o. mc-Goldring Elite mc-Audio-Technica oc-9 mc-Ortofon Super om 30 mm.Listen and trust your ears-more than reviewers.
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