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Help Me Justify Recent MMF7 purchase

So, I just bought a Music Hall MMF7 from the classifieds a few days ago after reading lots of glowing reviews online. Spoke with the owner of the store I bought from and a guy a Needledoctor and both said it was damn hard to beat. Eventually I want to run this table through a McIntosh 6300, and I havent decided on the speakers yet. So, I feel like I know where Im going with this purchase, but I'm just swaying a bit, because I havent personally gotten a chance to listen to it and be blow away.

I've been playing a Technics SL1900 through a Marantz 2215 to Infinity RS 5 floor speakers for the past 5yrs, some might laugh at such components, but I'm only 25 so my purchases have been more on the economical side, but my vinyl collection is outstanding. side note: the Marantz has probably been the most satisfying purchase I've made so far, it was perfect for my college apt and now my first place.

I started reading a lot thread posts the past week about other TT's specifically mod'ed SL1200's that beat the MMF7's and similarly priced platforms. So here I am, great deal on an MMF7, but did I really get the best I could?

Please take it easy on the young guy making his first big purchase and having a bit of post-purchase-dissonance. Just maybe looking for some insight from current/previous owners or people just know more than I.

(a little plug for the guys at questaudio in PA, they are great fellas)

Your buddy from KY, Jay
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rnm4
308 posts
 
hey man, set it up right, but don't be too anal, feed it some good tunes, and enjoy it. "Did I get the best I could have?" is a terrible question with which to start out a relationship with a turntable, or anything else, for that matter. And don't have unrealistic expectations. You'll hear ticks and pops. And some records are better than others. And you'll need to reconfirm set up once in a while. But there's lots of pleasure to be had in your new rekkid player. Don't spoil it with pointless worry.!
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genesis168
409 posts
 
The stock 1200 IMO is a hard table to beat for up to $1500. I have not heard the KAB version so cannotcomment on them. What I would do is to get the 1200 and play with it for a good while. KAB upgrades can be done anytime down the road.

Can't say much about the MMF7 but it did eat a friend's P3 for lunch and he was shocked.
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nrenter
766 posts
 
I'll back up what Rnm4 has to say. Your question is only good for one thing - Continual dissatisfaction with your system. Be excited that you bought a new toy and you got a (presumably) good deal on a quality, good condition component. Spend time learning about cartridge setup, as this is what really makes the difference.

Also, don't be so quick to ditch the Marantz for something else. You may want to consider having it rebuilt. Give Tom Williams a call at Vintage Electronics Restoration Services (http://vintage-electronics.home.bresnan.net) and chat with him about your receiver and your goals. If you're looking for "bang for the buck" this is something to consider.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
The MMF-7 is a high value plug and play table. It's a good start for those entering or returning to vinyl.

That being said, few people keep them for an extended period.

The next move is upgrade or back to digital as their only source.

You will lose little money, however, as the resale value is quite high.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
with a nice cartridge, the mmf7 is a fine sounding turntable.
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