[britishbane]

Least expensive MMF-5 I've seen for sale. Its a response to a want Ad I put up on audiogon, too bad I purchased one for 50 dollars more.

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/wtb....abl&1106543999

 

[Aman]

That's a really tempting sale.

I just got back from testing one out, and the MM-5 is REALLY fragile. I doubt I could really care for that well...

Does anyone think I should pick up on this or wait and see how I like the Regas at the store?
Thanks guys!

Andrew

 

[cpw]

I like the MMF5 alot. I think most quality TTs will be somewhat fragile. It's a precision instrument and all. I don't really know what the "bomber" TTs would be that would sound as good.
I 've heard good things about the Regas too but I don't know that they're much tougher.

 

[Lilac_Wine]

Music Hall also has nice tables. Here is a review that favors the MMF-5 to the Planar 2:
http://www.soundstage.com/vinyl/vinyl200009.htm

You would probably be happy with either a Music Hall or a Rega. I don't think either would be a bad choice at all.

 

[Aman]

How do you guys like the Goldring GR1 turntable? It seems to have gotten many great awards from different hifi magazines, and it looks to be a very versatile arm which can be upgraded well. It fits my budget perfectly.

Thanks in advance for any help!
Andrew

 

[tyrion]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman How do you guys like the Goldring GR1 turntable? It seems to have gotten many great awards from different hifi magazines, and it looks to be a very versatile arm which can be upgraded well. It fits my budget perfectly. Thanks in advance for any help! Andrew

I had the GR-1 before my P3. It is a great table for the price. It is essentially a P2 that is sold with a cart. I believe it has a Rega Rb250 arm. I've seen them for around $250 used. Brooklyn Audio has it for $350 new with cart.

 

[Aman]

I am going to order the GR1 from Goldring in a few minutes. I'm very excited

Now, speaking of a phono stage, I thought that the NAD PP2 would be good. I hear it performs MUCH better than its little brother, the PP1. I can get it locally for 130 dollars. Good price?

Anybody know if this is an acceptable phono stage or not? Thanks!
Andrew

 

[britishbane]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman Now, speaking of a phono stage, I thought that the NAD PP2 would be good. I hear it performs MUCH better than its little brother, the PP1. I can get it locally for 130 dollars. Good price? Anybody know if this is an acceptable phono stage or not? Thanks! Andrew

I'm interesting in knowing what you all think is a good phono in this price range also. (dont mean to jack your thread aman)

 

[Aman]

So, I ended up canceling my order for the GR1. I saw other options available.

I saw the Project Debut 2 from Sumiko which comes with the Ortofon OM 5E already mounted. How does this compare to the Goldring GR1? Will the quality of the sound be signifigant to the much higher price? Keep in mind that this will be my first turntable.

Thanks guys!
Andrew

 

[tyrion]

Here is a Project Debut 2 on Audiogon for $225. I just noticed that it's located in Fort Lauderdale, where I live.

 

[Aman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by tyrion Here is a Project Debut 2 on Audiogon for $225. I just noticed that it's located in Fort Lauderdale, where I live.

How much better/worse is it than the GR1?

 

[tyrion]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman How much better/worse is it than the GR1?

I've never heard the Project tt. I had the GR-1 and thought it was a nice first tt. I didn't keep it long as an upgrade opportunity presented itself. For the money, I don't think you could go wrong with either one. I can't tell what kind of tonearm it has. The GR-1 I believe has a Rega RB250 tonearm.

 

[marios_mar]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman How much better/worse is it than the GR1?

I wouldnt buy the debut..

 

[Aman]

Okay, thanks guys!

One last question.

Has anybody experienced buying any turntables from audiogon or other trading/auctioning sites? If so, can anyone here tell me their experiences on how reliable the purchase was? I only ask because I want to assure that, since turntables are pretty fragile, I receive the turntable all in one piece.

Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[tyrion]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aman Okay, thanks guys! One last question. Has anybody experienced buying any turntables from audiogon or other trading/auctioning sites? If so, can anyone here tell me their experiences on how reliable the purchase was? I only ask because I want to assure that, since turntables are pretty fragile, I receive the turntable all in one piece. Any help is greatly appreciated!!

I bought both my GR-1 and Rega P3 on Audiogon without incident. I also sold my GR-1 on Audiogon. Make sure you check feedback. I've been pretty lucky, I have not had a problem with anything I've bought on Audiogon, Head-Fi and ebay (one problem on ebay and the seller took the item back). Try to get a tt being sold with original box and ask for it to be double boxed.