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Music Hall MMF-2: How much can it be improved?

If a better cartridge is used (like Shure M97XE, Grado Gold, or even Shure V15-III) would the turntable perform just as good as those better cartridges would offer?
The reviews of MMF-2 here and at AudioReview.com are just so so. The weakest point seems to be its cheap arm. The motor seems to have a problem too.
Can the arm be upgraded? Replacing the mat would be any worthwhile? Should the motor be regularly oiled?
Thanks.
ihcho

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aroc
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The only two worthwhile upgrades are the Michell clamp and cones to defeat the stock suspension. Then you can move the clamp with you to a new table (or sell both). I would place one cone or footer directly on the underside of the plinth under the arm mount. Place to second underneath the motor, then the third near the front to stabilize the plinth from rocking.

Don't bother with cartidges. Don't bother with arms. At least one person tried the stylus upgrade from LPGear.com. I can't say it would be worth the effort.

Agreed with appreciating the table for being what it is.
aroc
760 posts
 
The footers I have are to the Dayton Audio DSS4-BC, $20 for a set of four. But you could certainly get a more ambitious set like the Mapleshade Heavyfoots.
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