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MMF-5: Cartridge upgrade or new table

Hi all-I have an MMF-5 with the stock Goldring cartridge. I'm looking to upgrade my analog playback, and I'm wondering whether to invest in a new cartridge/tonearm for the MMF-5, or whether I'd better better off with a new table, perhaps something by Rega, Clearaudio, Pro-ject, in the $1000 and under range.

If you do suggest upgrading the tonearm and cartridge on the MMF-5, specific suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks much,

Douglas
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duane
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I'm not as up on tables as i used to be but I think u\you will get a bigger bang for buck upgrading your cartridge and maybe arm over a new one in the price range you are talking about. (unless you come across a used Basis for $700.) LOL.
At this level I like the Benz Micro line of cartridges because of their warmth that will counteract the dryness of the MMF-5. If you changes arms it is hard to go wrong with a Rega RB-300 except for the fact that it is a bear to set up. (or find a used Zeta or Grahem xoxoxox) :-)
duane
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Hello again. i agree with the others and they were more forcefull about not changing the arm which I only hinted at. Grado does have a good sound and is easy going on the arm. I still like the Benz for the quiet background it has. I would thing a more modern phono stage would make a nice improvement. (as long as it is a "good" newer phono stage.)
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