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Which TT Music Hall 5.1 or Rega P1 or P2

I am look into picking up a entry level TT in the $400.00 to $650.00 range. I auditioned the Rega P1 & the Project Debut and prefered the Rega. I cannot find a local dealer for Music Hall TT that has them to audition. How is the Music Hall 5.1 compared to the Rega's in that price range. Thanks for any feedback. My system consist of:

Plinius 9200 integrated amp
Dynaudio Focus 140's speakers on Sound Anchor 3 post stands
Naim cdp cd5i-2
All FMS cables
brian27b
soulbrass
246 posts
 
The Regas will have [arguably] a better arm whereas the Music Hall is [arguably] the better table...

In that range, you can stretch to a used P3 or new Technics SL 1200 and have enough left over for a nice cartridge. Lots of former threads discuss this topic.

Good luck!
hodu
316 posts
 
A few years back, I sold my Rega P2 and picked up a MMF5. (Not the 5.1.) But I was never happy with the Music Hall, and ended up buying back the Rega, with upgraded wiring and counterweight. It's a matter of taste, of course. I listen to a lot of rock, and I never felt that the Music Hall played rock 'n' roll as well as the Rega. I've now got a P3, and have been thinking about moving to a Nottingham Interspace, but that's another story.
kmulkey
173 posts
 
I concur with Hodu.
I've owned an MMF 5 Se and recently upgraded to a Scout. There was a clear difference with rock and even with just acoustic guitar and voice. The salesman for both tables referred to the MMF as "lazy" compared to the Scout and I think that is a fairly apt description.
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