I had an MMF-5 for several weeks and upgraded to the MMF-7 because I loved the 5 so much. However, I find that the MMF-7 is a bit trickier to set up, and even though the MC cartridge is high output, you still need an MC phonostage. My integrated only had a MM stage, so I was forced to obtain a new phonostage. I do believe that the MMF-7 has a more detailed, livlier sound, but the MMF-5 was full-bodied and exciting as well. If I were to do it over again, I would keep the MMF-5, then make a substantial upgrade later. I would have been happy with the 5! Just my 2 cents.
MMF-7 or MMF-5 Music Hall consideration?
I am looking for some insight into the Music Hall MMF-7/5 turntable. I have owned a VPI TNT and Rega planar 2 before only to find I wasn't spending much time with the hassel of vinyl. I still have a fairly large vinyl collection and was thinking of getting the best bang for the buck table/cartridge combo for under 1K. I read Michael Fermer's comments on the MMF-7 on the Nov 2001 Stereophile and like the sound of ease in set up and operation. I would like to know if this is the way to go or not. I want a table set up that will satisfy forever that I will not tire of or find too finiky. Is the 7 alot better than the 5? Is the 7 worth the extra $ over the 5? Is Music Hall the way to go at all? Thanks in advance for any help on this subject.