Music Hall 9.3 vs 11.3 Turntable


Hi all, looking for informed opinions ,as in you have one, know them well etc , vs reading the same reviews and forum posts I have.

I have an opportunity to buy either of these at a nice deal so please don’t go down the “ you should buy” rabbit hole. Thanks

The 9.3 comes with or without a Goldring Eroica LX.

The 11.3 comes with or without a Ortofon Cadenza Black.

I am hoping this is my “ forever” table, I’m in my low sixties and not much of a gear swapper. I would use a Sutherland Phono Amp.

Here is where my thinking is at. The 9.3 would most probably be fabulous enough and i could upgrade cartridge in the future if I felt the need/ itch. 
The 11.3 has a better arm, more table isolation, better motor systems… my only hesitation, beside a big jump in cost is in certain reviews the Ortofon Black sounds like it could be a tiny bit harsh and finicky to get working at its peak

Do I get the 9.3 and possibly upgrade? Get the 11.3 without cartridge and buy an Ortofon Bronze? A Hana SL or ML?

The rest of my system is Harbeth SLH5 anniversary, Benchmark Amp and Dac3 and I am happy with it. Possible ( another big decision) upgrade to Harbeth 40.3 in future. 
Thanks for the well thought out and useful feedback ahead of time

z

zimick

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@lxgreen thank you for the input. My current thought/leaning is to go 9.3 and then I have some room to either get it without the goldring and buy a separate cartridge or try the goldring and upgrade if I feel inclined.

Hard to imagine that any of the “ nice” tables out there wouldn’t fulfill my needs! It becomes a decision based on emotion, budget, perception, and indeed sound. All playing a part…. Thank again

 

All, thanks for the input.

Had a quick look at the VPI ads and they look good. 
Audioguy85 you have a good point that goes back to my original question of getting the 9.3 and then upgrading cartridge, phono amp etc. 
I know it will all be good , and I know you all search for the tipping point or blend that hits the spot.

The Music Hall deal I’m offered is solid and as I said in op I’m not much of one for chasing tweaks so I tend to be less enthusiastic about stuff that “ is even better with…” , different power supply, platter etc…

We play in a very opinionated audio world. Lots of great stuff.

thanks again

z