tyrion
Can Jam '08 Lead Organizer
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I picked up a used mmf-5 to bring me back into the vinyl fold. I have been pleasently surprised so far at the sound quality from this bargain, and I mean I got a deal on this baby. I've been slowly going through 80 albums I recently purchased and I am amazed at how good this tt is. I've owned a GR-1, Rega P3, VPI Scout with Scoutmaster upgrades and now the mmf-5. No, the mmf-5 is not on the same level as the Scout in either appearence, sq, or build quality. I do believe that the mmf-5 competes favorably with the P3. My P3 had a Clearaudio Aurum Beta S cart which sells for 2 or 3 times the price of the Goldring cart on the mmf. The Rega tt itself is more money than the mmf-5. However, I don't believe the cost is necessarily justified. I've not done a side by side comparison but if there is a difference between the tow tt's it is lost on me. I guess that makes me lucky as I get to spend less money. The Scout is an awesome tt and well worth the extra dollars. I think it conveys an even cleaner analog sound. I am not doing a review here just some general impressions as I am just so happy to be able drop the needle on vinyl once more.