music hall MMF 9.1 where are all the reviews?

Check this link, but its down toward the bottom of the page and is only an "upcoming review"

http://stereomojo.com/UpcomingReviews.html

yeah, i saw that too. The idea of building my own is quite attractive. If i were to do that though I'd want to do it up pretty seriously, and that would lead to more cost than i'm able to handle at the moment. Where do you find materials? are there resources for platters and such? or do you have to result to cannibalizing other set-ups?

You can buy the same motor (the one that mmf7 & mmf9 uses) for around $140 or less. Platter costs around $80. Belt sells for around $20-$30. And these are all MSRP. - if you shop around, you could get all that you need for around $200. Add plinth material ($50-$150). If you are handy and have basic tools - labor $0. If not - about $200 for a shop/time & help of the pro. Total - well....like you said, it depends on your design and budget. But it can be build for around $300-$400. All you have to do is add arm and cart of your choice.(for $600-$700 you can pick a really nice combo. Buy arm used or demo. Cart - new or demo from dealer)

TT parts are easy to get. Google - turntable parts, motor, platter etc. I think "needledoctor.com" have some parts but at full price.

Materials for plinth that worked for me in the past were:
MDF, Plywood- sandwiched layers and "Bamboo butcher-block".

My other table (X) is a lot more expencive and on par performance wise with TT costing X2 or X3 its price. Its construction is a lot more complicated and parts are of much better quality. Labor time is about 60h. Where "Bamboo plinth took about 12h and cost less to finish (sand, prime, seal, paint).

For me it is a hobby and hands-on education.
That is why I will never buy a ready TT for big chunk of $$$$, if I can build it myself and have a huge satisfaction by doing it.

i've looked around on google.

where did you get your motors? for the x tt as well as the platter? i was checking out synchronus ac motors but they all seem purposed for more industrial uses. what methods would there be for damping the sound, or is there a manufacturer out there that makes motors for such applications? or is the way to go... picking up a Music Hall motor and using it in what ever config. you want?

This kit looks very good.
Friend of my is thinking of using it in his project.
Here is the link: Motor Kit
If you are interested, it doesn't hurt to contact the seller for more info and/or recommendations.

About Music Hall motor, yes....of course you can use it in any project. I would separated motor from the plinth (no physical contact). It should work as long as you keep the center of the motor and center of the spindle in correct distance to maintain the accurate speed.
I always try to isolate motor from the plinth whatever design I am working on.

Platter....well, from time to time you can grab a nice acrylic platter from VPI here on AgoN for around $300-$350 with the spindle.
Belts are all over the place. Different colors, materials , you name it - they got it.

Unfortunately I can not revile the make of TT "X" platter and motor/spindle to protect the company and myself.
What I can say is that it is used on very good and expensive turntable and that you can not get it.
But VIP platter and the motor link that I gave you are on par or better then what I am using. Those are also more expensive.

TT "X" is almost finished. I have just updated the pictures.
Named it "Red Devil". Check it out, you will see why.