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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
chayro
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When I had my Music Hall MMF5, a Herbies Mat made a huge difference, giving the table a much fuller sound. But the same mat was a downgrade on my Linn. Money back if not satisfied, so it's a very low-risk proposition. Honestly, I would not put much more money into a 2.2. Listen to it, enjoy it and develop a point of sonic reference, so when you listen to something else you'll know if you like it more or not.

These things take time and listening. Good luck.
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yahoochaz
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The most effective way to upgrade most tables, including ones in the price range of the 2.2, is to upgrade the cartridge. Take a look at your table in the Needle Doctor website and yu will find some upgrade recommendations. I recently upgraded my Pro-Ject table with a new and better cartridge and switched to an acrylic platter at the same time. Much better. Best of luck.
shugho OP
44 posts
 
Thank you for your advice. It all makes sense. I was also thinking that buying a new cartridge that I can later transfer to a new turntable makes a lot of sense. Also, the mat and the acrylic platter sound like reasonable upgrades that will provide the right ROI. I will let you know how things go. Thanks again.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Best advice is Viridian and the Nagoka MP-150 .
ALL any sensible person would ever need.
Which leaves me out .
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