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Effective ways to upgrade a Music Hall MMF 2.2

I am researching ways to upgrade a Music Hall MMF 2.2 and would like to get some advice.

1. Change the platter to an acrylic one.
2. Add a Soundbox - this is intended to be for automating changing the speed from 33 to 45 with a click - why are folks indicating this would improve sound quality? Confused about that aspect.
3. Changing the cartridge - how high can I go for this type of turntable and arm? Will get a different counter weight if required.
4. Should I consider changing the arm? When do these things become ineffective? I.e., what role does the table itself play in the quality of the sound?
5. I would like to upgrade my phono stage from the NAD PP2 that I have. Would a Project Tube Box make a difference?

Thoughts welcome.
shugho

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kiko65
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#3 and #5

Upgrade the cart and phono pre.

Many choices out there and I'm not sure about your budget.

My advice, Ortofon 2M Red/Bellari VP130 tube MM phono
pre for about $350.00 all together will bring new life to your 2.2

Money to spare, DV10x5/DV P-75 (used) for about $800.00

Again, many options out there, just my opinion.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Second Schubert, MP 150 is great for Classical/Jazz, same as Pearl for a lot less, a LOT LESS.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Of course in lost you Schubert, I was thinking of the ML150, my bad.
Sorry :-)
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