I made the exact change...
I had the 'MMF 5.1' and changed to the 'VPI Classic 2se' which has a 10.5 tonearm
o moving the Ortofon Quintet Black S MC cartridge
My opinion is that there was a significant difference in bass response and generally overall better sound. Friends that frequently listen with me also thought there was a big difference from upgrading to the VPI.
be sure to look for used here on audiogon.
lots of good options VPI, TTWeights, ClearAudio --> sky is the limit
rest of my set up -->
· Threshold FET 9 pre-amp
· Threshold CAS1 amp
· Totem Hawk speakers
· Sunfire SDS8 sub
· Richard Gray Power Company 400S AC Line Conditioner
- NittyGritty record cleaner
I had the 'MMF 5.1' and changed to the 'VPI Classic 2se' which has a 10.5 tonearm
o moving the Ortofon Quintet Black S MC cartridge
My opinion is that there was a significant difference in bass response and generally overall better sound. Friends that frequently listen with me also thought there was a big difference from upgrading to the VPI.
be sure to look for used here on audiogon.
lots of good options VPI, TTWeights, ClearAudio --> sky is the limit
rest of my set up -->
· Threshold FET 9 pre-amp
· Threshold CAS1 amp
· Totem Hawk speakers
· Sunfire SDS8 sub
· Richard Gray Power Company 400S AC Line Conditioner
- NittyGritty record cleaner