MMF-9.1 vs MMF-5.3
The MMF-5.3's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the MMF-9.1's 0.150%, its output 5.5 mV against 0.5 mV, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share platter weight (2.7 kg (6 lbs)).
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The Music Hall MMF-9.1 turntable is designed as a high-end audiophile product with a distinctive triple-plinth construction that isolates critical components such as the platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge from motor vibrations and external interference. It features a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm with flexible internal high-purity copper wiring and a counterweight balanced with the stylus tip. The motor is completely isolated on its own vibration damping base and electronically controlled for two speeds (33 1/3 and 45 RPM). The platter is a non-resonant 1-inch thick acrylic disc weighing 2.7 kg, supported by an inverted ceramic main bearing for quiet fluid operation. The turntable includes high-quality gold RCA connectors with a detachable phono cable, adjustable tip-toe feet with anti-scratch cups, a dust cover, 45 RPM adapter, and a spirit level for setup. It comes with a factory-installed Goldring Eroica LX cartridge, though the cartridge is not included in some packages. The MMF-9.1 is praised for its excellent vibration isolation, precise tonearm design, and overall sound quality at a competitive price point.
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The MMF-5.3's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the MMF-9.1's 0.150%, its output 5.5 mV against 0.5 mV, and its tracking force 1.8 g against 2.0 g. Both share platter weight (2.7 kg (6 lbs)).
The LP-10MK's output is 5.0 mV against the MMF-9.1's 0.5 mV, its platter weight 2.6 kg (6 lbs) against 2.7 kg (6 lbs), and its effective length 239.3 mm against 241.3 mm. Both share tracking force (2.0 g).
The MMF-7's wow & flutter is 0.080% against the MMF-9.1's 0.150%, its output 2.5 mV against 0.5 mV, and its tracking force 1.7 g against 2.0 g. Both share platter weight (2.7 kg (6 lbs)).
The LP7X's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the MMF-9.1's 0.150%, its output 4.0 mV against 0.5 mV, its platter weight 1.75 kg (4 lbs) against 2.7 kg (6 lbs), and its tracking force 1.5 g against 2.0 g.
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