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Music Hall
MMF 2.2LE Turntable - Ferrari Red

limited colorway

The music hall mmf 2.2 limited edition turntable is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable with special ferrari red plinth at a budget price. The construction of the mmf 2.2le has been simplified to focus on the critical music making components; the bearing, motor, and arm. It is constructed using high quality components and comes complete with the cartridge mounted. (assembly required). Get true audiophile sound without breaking the bank. Recommended for listening and recording, obviously not suitable for DJing.
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Music Hall
MMF 2.2 Turntable - Black

affordable audiophile grade turntable

The Music Hall mmf 2.2 turntable is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable at a budget price. The construction of the mmf 2.2 has been simplified to focus on the critical music making components; the main bearing, motor, and arm. It is constructed using high quality components and comes complete with the cartridge mounted (assembly required). Get true audiophile sound without breaking the bank. Recommended for listening and recording, obviously not suitable for DJing.
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Music Hall
MMF 2.2 Turntable - White

audiophile turntable in limited colorway

The music hall mmf 2.2 limited edition turntable is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable with special ferrari red plinth at a budget price. The construction of the mmf 2.2le has been simplified to focus on the critical music making components; the bearing, motor, and arm. It is constructed using high quality components and comes complete with the cartridge mounted. (assembly required). Get true audiophile sound without breaking the bank. Recommended for listening and recording, obviously not suitable for DJing.
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Music Hall
MMF 5.1SE Turntable w/ Mojo Cartridge

sophisticated audiophile turntable

The Music Hall mmf 5.1 special edition is a significant upgrade over the standard mmf 5.1. The special edition includes upgrades to the following critical components; vibration damping system, cartridge, and plinth. The mmf 5.1se like the mmf 5.1 is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing music hall's unique dual plinth construction. The distinctive design isolates the key sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the motor, switch, wiring, and feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. Sorbothane orbs separate the two platforms and provide vibration damping. The mmf 5.1se comes complete with cartridge mounted, dust cover, and 45 adaptor.

The MMF-5.1SE's now come with the Mojo cartridge specially built by Ortofon for music hall. It features a fine line stylus cut that offers exceptional tracking ability (a $500 value).
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Music Hall
MMF 5.1 Turntable w/ Goldring Cartridge

audiophile grade turntable

The Music Hall mmf 5.1 turntable is a two speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique dual plinth construction originated by music hall. The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the motor, switch, wiring, and feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. Viso elastic cones separate the two platforms and provide vibration damping. The mmf 5.1 comes complete with cartridge mounted.

Shipping note:
The MMF-5.1's will come with either a Goldring 2200 or Goldring G1006 cartridge.
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Music Hall
MMF 7.1 Turntable w/ Mojo Cartridge

high end audiophile turntable

The Music Hall mmf 7.1 turntable is a high-end, two speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique dual plinth construction originated by Music Hall. The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the adjustable tip toe feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. Sorbothane hemispheres separate the two platforms and provide additional vibration damping. The motor, switch, and wiring are completely decoupled from the turntable and isolated on their own vibration damping puck. The mmf 7.1 comes in a high gloss piano black lacquer finish. Not recommended for DJ (obviously) but for audiophiles and serious vinyl listeners this is an top notch choice.

The MMF-7.1's now come with the Mojo cartridge specially built by Ortofon for music hall. It features a fine line stylus cut that offers exceptional tracking ability (a $500 value).
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Music Hall
MMF 9.1 Turntable w/ Goldring Eroica Cartridge

top of the line audiophile turntable

The MMF 9.1 turntable is Music Hall's top of the line two speed belt driven audiophile turntable. It employs a unique triple plinth construction originated by music hall that isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the adjustable tip toe feet, electronic speed control, and wiring which are mounted on the bottom platform. Sorbothane hemispheres separate each of the three plinths and provide additional vibration damping. The motor and switch are isolated on their own vibration damping base and completely decoupled from the turntable. The MMF 9.1 comes in a high gloss piano black lacquer finish and is available with a high end Goldring Eroica cartridge. For audiophiles that demand the best. Obviously not suitable for DJing, but excellent for listening, sampling, recording etc.
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Numark
TTX-USB Turntable

feature loaded USB turntable

OVERVIEW
This is the improved USB version of the Numark TTX turntable. The impressive features of the TTX are now paired with the ability to digitize your vinyl without the need for an audio interface via USB plug and play compatibility for both Mac and Windows PCs at no extra cost. Includes all necessary cables as well as software for removing clicks and pops.

FEATURES
As a pro turntable, the TTX is a very viable option to the classic 1200. This turntable will function like a 1200 in basic features, but also adds many new digital features and improvements. It's evident that Numark had turntablists in mind when designing this turntable, but most of the features come in handy for non-turntablist DJs as well. For starters, it includes both a straight arm and s-shaped tonearm. Some would argue the straight arm is better for scratching (more skip resistant), whereas the classic S-Shaped tonearm is better for mixing. The pitch control (+/- 10, 20 and 50% selectable pitch ranges with key (chord) control) is movable and can be rotated for battle or regular position. The digital display features vital BPM and RPM information (plays 33 / 45 / 78 and reverse) and all the connections are detachable (power, RCA, and ground wire). The construction is as solid as the 1200, weighs more than the 1200, and features a similar steel top and rubber base construction. Add the USB connectivity and you can safely say Numark has covered all the bases.

OUR OPINION
Like all the other turntables that have come along over the years trying to compete with the Technics 1200, we were initially skeptical about the performance of the TTX, which has been hailed by many as the next step. But after inspection and testing, we must first applaud Numark for their vast improvements in product quality. The TTX-1 is leaps and bounds beyond the sub-par quality that they had become notorious years back. That being said, the TTX-1 is quite impressive. Beyond the list of new features and improvements (see below), it is solidly built (even heavier than a 1200) with an extremely strong motor (stronger torque than 1200), great start-up time and accurate pitch control. With the addition of USB connectivity (which eliminates the need for an audio interface when digitizing vinyl), Numark has included a very necessary tool for today's DJ.
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Pro-Ject
Debut III Turntable - Black

entry level audiophile deck

Pro-Ject's Debut III turntable is an excellent way to get outstanding, audiophile quality sound for less than $400. This hi-fi turntable features completely manual, belt drive operation with 8.6" tone arm, 1.3kg balanced steel platter with included felt mat, low-tolerance chrome-plated stainless-steel axle that runs on a polished ball bearing in a brass bearing housing, and reduced vibration motor, and resonance damping feet to ensure top quality sound. Comes complete with Ortofon OM5e cartridge so you can start listening to your vinyl right out of the box.
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Pro-Ject
Debut III Turntable - Gloss White

entry level audiophile deck

Pro-Ject's Debut III turntable is an excellent way to get outstanding, audiophile quality sound for less than $400. This hi-fi turntable features completely manual, belt drive operation with 8.6" tone arm, 1.3kg balanced steel platter with included felt mat, low-tolerance chrome-plated stainless-steel axle that runs on a polished ball bearing in a brass bearing housing, and reduced vibration motor, and resonance damping feet to ensure top quality sound. Comes complete with Ortofon OM5e cartridge so you can start listening to your vinyl right out of the box.
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Pro-Ject
Debut III USB Turntable - Black

entry level audiophile deck with USB

Pro-Ject's Debut III turntable is an excellent way to get outstanding, audiophile quality sound and USB connectivity for less than $500. This hi-fi turntable features completely manual, belt drive operation with 8.6" tone arm, 1.3kg balanced steel platter with included felt mat, low-tolerance chrome-plated stainless-steel axle that runs on a polished ball bearing in a brass bearing housing, and reduced vibration motor, and resonance damping feet to ensure top quality sound. This is the USB version so you can connect directly to your MAC or PC to convert your vinyl to digital. Comes complete with Ortofon OM5e cartridge so you can start listening to your vinyl right out of the box. Recommended.
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Pro-Ject
RM-1.3 Turntable - Piano Black

radically designed audiophile turntable

Pro-Ject's awesome RM-1.3 turntable features a radical design with no compromise on sound quality at the lowest price possible. The RM-1.3 is a completely manual, belt drive turntable with s-shaped tonearm, quiet running synchronous motor with a two-step pulley drives the platter's outside edge via a rubber belt, resonance-optimised platter is made of medium density fibre, inverted chrome-plated stainless-steel axle, and gold plated RCA connections to ensure top sound. All these ingredients add up to incredible sound for under $500 (a bargain for this kind of high-end audiophile sound quality). Comes fitted with Ortofon OM 3E Cartridge.
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Technics
SL-1200MK2 Turntable Dual Voltage (Europe/US) - Silver

industry standard dj turntable

VOLTAGE NOTICE
This is the multi-voltage version of Technics 1200MK2, which features a switch for changing between 110V and 220V.

OVERVIEW
The Technics 1200MK2 has been the industry standard for 25+ years. For all intents and purposes, this is the exact same turntable as the contemporary MK5 series, just without some of the new features, and the Technics 1200 remains the preferred choice for all types of djing.

FEATURES
This is the turntable that first established the type of high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound that is required by djs; and after 25+ years it is still the standard by which all other turntables are judged. Every other turntable that has come since has patterned their design off this legendary piece of equipment, and the reason is simple: the 1200MK2 is about as close to perfection as you can get with a piece of machinery. It functions beautifully and the durability and construction are unmatched. The body and major components are made of steel. The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable.

The differences between the MK2 and the newer MK5 versions are fairly minor and mostly aesthetic. They are as follows: the MK2 still has the "click" at zero on the pitch control, the MK2 does not have a protective sleeve around the on/off knob, and no slipmat is included. Other than that, they are identical.

OUR OPINION
Our #1 recommendation. There is simply no replacement for a Technics 1200 turntable, and it's almost cooler to have this original MK2 model, without the unnecessary "new features" of the newer M3D and MK5 models. Regardless of model number, Technics still makes the best turntable available, and they are used in 99% of all venues. Resale value is also very high. Some newer turntables may have more features, but this is the superior overall product. When you use a 1200, you know you are using the best.
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Technics
SL-1200MK5 Turntable Dual Voltage (Europe/US)

VOLTAGE NOTICE
This is the multi-voltage version of Technics 1200MK5, which features a switch for changing between 110V and 220V.


OVERVIEW
The Technics 1200 has been the industry standard for 25+ years. The 1200MK5 replaces the 1200M3D, making a couple improvements along the way: 1) the tonearm construction has been improved, which should lead to better skip resistance. 2) the brake adjustment is now more accessible. Simply remove the record and slipmat and it's possible to adjust the platter's breaking time with a screwdriver. Other than that, this is exactly the same as the M3D, which had these differences from the original MK2: 1) power switch is sunken to prevent accidental turn-off 2) includes a button which overrides the pitch control to zero (regular speed) 3) no "click" at zero on the pitch control 4) comes with a high quality Technics 2 piece slipmat 5) Dust cover does not include hinges.


FEATURES
This is the turntable that first established the type of high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound that is required by djs, and after 25+ years it is still the standard by which all other turntables are judged. Every other turntable that has come since has patterned their design off this legendary piece of equipment, and the reason is simple: the 1200 is about as close to perfection as you can get with a piece of machinery. It functions beautifully and the durability and construction are unmatched. The body and major components are made of steel. The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable.


OUR OPINION
Our #1 recommendation. There is simply no replacement for a Technics 1200 turntable. Regardless of model number, Technics still makes the best turntable available, and they are used in 99% of all venues. Resale value is also very high. Some newer turntables may have more features, but this is the superior overall product. When you use a 1200, you know you are using the best.
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Technics
SL-1210M5G Turntable Dual Voltage (Europe/US)

industry standard dj turntable

VOLTAGE NOTICE
This is the multi-voltage version of Technics 1200M5G, which features a switch for changing between 110V and 220V.


OVERVIEW
The 1210 M5G is subtitled the "grand master" and takes over the top of the line position for Technics' line of turntables. The major improvement here, and the feature which is exclusive to the 1210M5G, is the pitch control. It is now completely digital, which means you should never have the problem of mismatched pitch ranges, and it also gives you the ability to choose between two separate pitch ranges: the standard +/-8 range and the larger +/-16 range. The color scheme, style and finish are also exclusive to the M5G and includes a blue stylus pop-up light, blue lights for both pitch ranges, a unique metallic black finish, and brushed steel hardware for everything down to the 45 adaptor.

Other than that, the M5G includes the same improvements that the MK5 made over the M3D: include 1) the tonearm construction has been improved, which should lead to better skip resistance 2) the brake adjustment is now more accessible. Simply remove the record and slipmat and it's possible to adjust the platter's breaking time with a screwdriver.


OUR OPINION
The Technics 1200 turntable is still our #1 recommendation, in any model number. This "grand master" edition has finally made some serious improvements to the basic 1200 scheme, with the digital pitch control a particularly useful step. Aside from that, the M5G is the most unique 1200 this side of the limited edition gold 1200s and retains all the strengths of previous models. The feel and durability are unmatched. It is the best turntable available, and one that is used in 99% of all venues. Some newer turntables may have more features, but this is the superior overall product, and is the preferred choice for all types of djing. The high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound are the standards by which all other turntables are judged. The body and major components are made of steel (whereas most other turntables are made of plastic). The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable. The resale value is also very high.
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Technics
SL-1210MK2 Turntable Dual Voltage (Europe/US) - Black

VOLTAGE NOTICE
This is the multi-voltage version of Technics 1210MK2, which features a switch for changing between 110V and 220V.

OVERVIEW
The SL-1210MK2 has the same features and performance as the legendary 1200MK2, except it features a sleek black finish. The Technics 1200MK2 has been the industry standard for 25+ years. For all intents and purposes, this is the exact same turntable as the contemporary MK5 series, just without some of the new features, and the Technics 1200 remains the preferred choice for all types of djing.

FEATURES
This is the turntable that first established the type of high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound that is required by djs; and after 25+ years it is still the standard by which all other turntables are judged. Every other turntable that has come since has patterned their design off this legendary piece of equipment, and the reason is simple: the 1200MK2 is about as close to perfection as you can get with a piece of machinery. It functions beautifully and the durability and construction are unmatched. The body and major components are made of steel. The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable.

The differences between the MK2 and the newer MK5 versions are fairly minor and mostly aesthetic. They are as follows: the MK2 still has the "click" at zero on the pitch control, the MK2 does not have a protective sleeve around the on/off knob, and no slipmat is included. Other than that, they are identical.

OUR OPINION
Our #1 recommendation. There is simply no replacement for a Technics 1200 turntable, and it's almost cooler to have this original MK2 model, without the unnecessary "new features" of the newer M3D and MK5 models. Regardless of model number, Technics still makes the best turntable available, and they are used in 99% of all venues. Resale value is also very high. Some newer turntables may have more features, but this is the superior overall product. When you use a 1200, you know you are using the best.
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Technics
SL-1210MK5 Turntable Dual Voltage (Europe/US)

industry standard dj turntable

VOLTAGE NOTICE
This is the multi-voltage version of Technics 1200MK5, which features a switch for changing between 110V and 220V.


OVERVIEW
The Technics 1200 has been the industry standard for 25+ years. The 1200MK5 replaces the 1200M3D, making a couple improvements along the way: 1) the tonearm construction has been improved, which should lead to better skip resistance. 2) the brake adjustment is now more accessible. Simply remove the record and slipmat and it's possible to adjust the platter's breaking time with a screwdriver. Other than that, this is exactly the same as the M3D, which had these differences from the original MK2: 1) power switch is sunken to prevent accidental turn-off 2) includes a button which overrides the pitch control to zero (regular speed) 3) no "click" at zero on the pitch control 4) comes with a high quality Technics 2 piece slipmat 5) Dust cover does not include hinges.


FEATURES
This is the turntable that first established the type of high torque (motor strength), accurate pitch (speed control), quality tone arm (aids in skip resistance), and superior sound that is required by djs, and after 25+ years it is still the standard by which all other turntables are judged. Every other turntable that has come since has patterned their design off this legendary piece of equipment, and the reason is simple: the 1200 is about as close to perfection as you can get with a piece of machinery. It functions beautifully and the durability and construction are unmatched. The body and major components are made of steel. The bottom of the body is made of a dense rubber that eliminates distortion and feedback and adds extra weight for stability. Most of the basic parts are readily available and user replaceable.


OUR OPINION
Our #1 recommendation. There is simply no replacement for a Technics 1200 turntable. Regardless of model number, Technics still makes the best turntable available, and they are used in 99% of all venues. Resale value is also very high. Some newer turntables may have more features, but this is the superior overall product. When you use a 1200, you know you are using the best.
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