Music Hall MMF-3.3SE (Walnut)
David from Columbus, OH on 3/12/2025
Replaced an Audio-Technica LP-120XUSB. The AT was a fine piece, especially at the price, but I did not need the pre-amp, blue tooth or USB cable. Plus, I am making digital files of a vinyl collection and when doing this with headphones cranked up I could hear a constant low rumble which I attributed to the AT direct drive. So - my criteria for this selection was motor isolation in a simple turntable and this unit delvers. Plus, the simple elegance theme carries to its physical appearance. It is beautiful to look at and much smaller than the AT. And it came with a cartridge that I like also. For the criteria outlined this is a 5 star unit. Two things to share for the sake of the review. The platter mat is insanely cheap, I replaced it. The anti-skate is of the hanging weight design, and the cable is virtually invisible fishing line which makes it very difficult to install. Once set up, however, it stays put unlike an older Pro-ject that I used to have.
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Good from far, far from good
Jeff from Redlands on 4/19/2020
After years of playing vinyl on vintage player I finally pulled the trigger and bought myself my 1st new turntable. A Music Hall! What could go wrong? Well when I unboxed it I felt slightly underwhelmed. It just felt light and cheap. I have cutting boards heavier than this turntable. I thought to myself "I've got a 60 day trial period, let's see if it can win me over sonically". Got it all hooked up to my refurbished Marantz 2226b.... there's a hum. Maybe it the cheap a## RCA cable that it came with. So I plugged in my trusty Krystal Kables by Knu Konceptz. Still humming. I upgraded the ground wire next. Still humming. My 60 day trial turned into a 60 min trial. I disconnected everything, reconnected my HH Scott PS-17... no hum. Needless to say I boxed it up for it's return. Crutchfield was quick to issue my RA # & refund. Thx Crutchfield. Side note: Sure hope the walnut open box buy listed isn't my returned unit.
Pros: Looks great. Nice walnut veneer.
Cons: Feels light and cheap. Poor QC. Cheap RCA cable.
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