Rega P2, Thorens TD-180 or Music Hall MMF-5.1?


For approximately $600, all these look to be top contenders. Which is the best sounding, highest quality table? In particular, I'm looking for a TT that minimizes inner-groove distotion (which, on my Technics SL-3200, seems unavoidable on some records...)
Thanks!
Mika
mwaller

Showing 1 response by jwglista

I have an MMF-5.1 and agree with the claim that it's hard to tweak. Adjusting the azimuth was a real pain, and I still think I don't have it right. Instructions say that VTA, azimuth, and cartridge alignment are setup at the factory. Don't trust that claim; my cartridge was not aligned perfectly, and neither was the azimuth. Who knows if the VTA is perfect either.

With that said, I believe this TT is a bargain for the way it sounds, but I haven't heard many other tables to make a real comparison.