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Turntable Choices

I'm considering buying a turntable, and the one's i have become most interested in (in my price range anyway) are the music hall mmf-9 and the vpi aries scout w/ jmw-9 tonearm. The are both highly regarded, and the music hall is a couple hundred buck less, but I like the looks of the Vpi. Anyway, which one would you choose ? If you wouldn't mind, tell me why also.

Thanks alot,
Reade.
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c123666
871 posts
 
vpi...you'll get better long term resale value. the music hall is designed as a unit so you are not going to be upgrading arms at any point. With the VPI you can always swap arms out if that pleases you.
photon46
1,086 posts
 
I chose the VPI because of better resale, product support, upgrade paths available, and the fact that is made in the USA.
breuninger
101 posts
 
You should also consider something vintage. I love the old DD luxmans and belt drive Thorens. You can get a table/arm for under $300. I have had many high and low price tables/arms in my systems over the years and I've found they all sound good. Not any one of them is any better than the next---only different. Belt drives are more for soundstage lovers, DD for pitch stabity.
john_fink
140 posts
 
I have the MMF-9 and I'm totally satisfied. I've talked to Roy Hall several times with questions and he's been very helpful.
elevick
2,637 posts
 
You can get a used Sota in that price range that would make you quite happy!
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