Music Hall

UK customers using Music Hall turntables require this pulley to play records at the correct speed.

Music Hall's Acri-Plat Acrylic Platter is both a sonic and aesthetic upgrade to your MMF-2.2 or MMF-5.1 turntable. The platter is crafted of a dense acrylic material that actually lowers background noise and clarifies the bass and highs to make the music more 3-dimensional. Not only that, the Acri-Plat makes your turntable look much more visually appealing with its clear body. Can be used with or without a slipmat on top.

• works with Music Hall MMF-2.2. and 5.1 turntables
• lowers background noise
• improved bass and highs

LAB POINTS

• thin, lightweight cork construction
• better isolation improves sound and tracking while reducing record wear
• non-static, non-adhesive
• grips vinyl better for less slippage and fewer timing errors
• works with all platter types
• NOT recommended for DJing and backcueing

LAB REVIEW

Music Hall's Cork record mat not only improves the sound of your favorite records, it also lowers record wear and improves stylus tracking. How does a slipmat do all this? Music Hall describes it best, "The secret is in the 12 isolation discs surrounding the outside of the mat and the single larger disc for the center label. The discs lift and support the record while floating it above and decoupling it from the platter. This lowers record vibration and reduces acoustic feedback. Stylus tracking is improved and record wear reduced. The mat eliminates the grunge and leaves behind a rich, clear, dynamic sound." In addition, the cork material sucks up unwanted vibrations and is naturally non-static and non-adhesive making it completely safe for all platter types and all records. Cork also grips the record better than the usual felt-type materials so there is less record slippage and fewer timing errors. This thin, lightweight mat is an excellent upgrade for all listening turntable setups (but NOT for DJing or backcueing). Recommended.

LAB POINTS

• electronic speed control of Music Hall & Pro-ject turntables (no need to remove platter and adjust belt)
• quartz oscillator speed stability 0.0001%
• pitch control 20 step/0.1 rpm
• optional 78 rpm control w/pulley

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

The Music Hall Cruise Control permits the electronic speed control of Music Hall and Pro-ject turntables between 33.3 and 45 rpm at the simple touch of a button. Removing the platter and moving the belt from one pulley to the next is no longer required. The quartz-locked speed control provides unmatched speed stability to within +/-0.0001% deviation. Used with the appropriate pulley and cartridge, it also permits the replay of 78 rpm records. The replay speed can be increased and decreased in twenty steps of 0.1 rpm. The quartz lock provides perfect speed control for all Music Hall turntables, many project models, and any turntable with 120v AC synchronous motor.

KEY FEATURES

• turntable connection 16V/AC (3W power consumption max)
• 120V/AC (3W power consumption max.)
• 4.2"(w) x 6"(d) x 2.1"(h)
• 2 lbs

LAB POINTS

• audiophile grade conversion
• converts usb and optical digital input signals to coaxial digital output
• 3 digital inputs (usb, optical, coaxial)
• superior Texas Instruments (Burr-Brown) PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz processor
• easily connects to PC and Apple computers

MANUFACTURER'S REVIEW

The music hall dac15.2 is a three input solid-state digital to analog converter. It's the ideal solution for converting digital signals to analog output. The beautifully finished extruded aluminum box wards off the effects of stray magnetic fields and provides a safe quiet environment for the sensitive electronics it houses thus providing you with the best sound possible from your digital sources. Connect it to a computer, Sonos, Apple TV, Airport Express, or any digital streaming device and you'll be amazed by the improvement in sound.

KEY FEATURES

• 3 digital inputs (usb, optical, coaxial)
• 1 digital output (coaxial) converts usb and optical digital input signals to coaxial digital output
• 1 pair (rca) analog outputs
• superior Texas Instruments (Burr-Brown) PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz processor
• 24bit/96kHz digital processing via usb input
• 24bit/192kHz digital processing via optical and coaxial inputs
• easily connects to PC and Apple computers
• output level: 2.1mV
• 0.0012% total harmonic distortion
• signal to noise ratio: >110dB
• frequency range: DC
• 20kHz +/
• 0.5dB
• ultra-quiet external power supply
• rigid noise rejecting extruded aluminum chassis

LAB POINTS

• high quality digital to analog converter
• connect any digital source and output to 2 channel stereo analog
• tube output
• 4 digital inputs (USB, optical, XLR, SPDIF)
• 1/4" headphone output

MANUFACTUERER'S REVIEW

We significantly upgraded the award winning dac25.2 to the dac25.3. The upgrade was to the USB input which now accepts 24bit/96kHz signals. The dac25.3 is natively compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X. Today an increasing number of music lovers are buying storing and listening to music through their computer, media server, or personal music player (iPod). Many are also digitally distributing their music using a sonos, squeezebox, or one of a host of digital music distribution systems available on the market. This is a great way to explore and appreciate music but generally it's done at the expense of sound quality. Until now music lovers have been forced to rely on the inferior digital to analog converters (DACs) and sounds cards contained in those devices. As a result, their musical enjoyment has dramatically suffered. We designed the dac25.3 to directly address this problem and to significantly improve the sound quality of the music played on these systems.

By uniting a state of the art digital to analog converter with a tube output we produce the clarity and precision of a 24bit DAC with the warm rich open sound people love of tubes. The dac25.3 has 4 digital inputs which can accept any coax (s/pdif), optical, XLR (AES/EBU), or USB digital input from an iPod transport, computer, media server, sonos, squeezebox, CD/DVD in stereo transport, or music hall's own cd35.2 compact disc player, and it will output two channel stereo analog.

The dac25.3 features the latest texas instruments (formerly burr-brown) PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz, advanced segment, stereo audio digital to analog converter. This processor features 123dB dynamic range an 8 x oversampling digital filter and just 0.0005% thd. The dac25.3 upsamples to either 96kHz or 192kHz which is user selectable on the front panel. To achieve the best sound we use an advanced asynchronous reclocking and anti jitter control system upstream of the PCM 1796 DAC. For this system we are using the philips 74HC574 in conjunction with the ti SRC4192 asynchronous sample rate converter whose master clock is a high precision active crystal oscillator. The dac25.3 also features a large r-core high current oversize power transformer. A headphone output is provided for convenient personal listening.

KEY FEATURES

• usb input accepts 24bit/96kHz signal
• electro-harmonix 6922 tube single-ended (rca) output
• solid-state differential balanced output
• ti PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz DAC
• ti SRC 4192 asynchronous sample rate converter
• high precision active crystal oscillator master clock
• user selectable 96kHz or 192kHz upsampling
• asynchronous reclocking and anti jitter control system
• 8 x oversampling digital filter
• 4 digital inputs: coax (s/pdif), optical, XLR (AES/EBU), or USB
• 2 gold plated outputs; single ended (RCA), balanced (XLR)
• headphone output with adjustable analog volume control
• large high current oversize r-core power transformer
• thick brushed aluminum fascia and solid chassis
• 110v/220v voltage selectable transformer
• detachable power cord
• w8.5 x d13.5 x h3.75 in.

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LAB POINTS

• passive, audiophile grade loud speakers (needs amplifier)
• clean, balanced sound reproduction
• custom designed low-resonance 1" silk dome tweeter
• low distortion 5 1/4" woofer + specially tuned rear port design for extended low frequency response
• non-resonant medium density fiberboard cabinet
• poly-foam insulated enclosure improves midrange and bass
• magnetically shielded
• removable grill

REVIEW

Music Hall applies their knowledge of pro audiophile sound to the Marimba, the company's first ever loudspeaker. The Marimba is a perfect match for Music Hall's turntables and amplifiers with clean, balanced audiophile quality sound thanks to the custom designed low-resonance 1" silk dome tweeter and low distortion 5 1/4" woofer (+ specially tuned rear port design for extended low frequency response). In addition, the Marimba features a non-resonant medium density fiberboard cabinet with a poly-foam insulated enclosure to improve midrange and bass. The speakers are also magnetically shielded , with removable grills and can handle up to 75 watts of power. Recommended for use with amplifiers within the 20 - 75 watt range.

• Power handling: 75 watts
• Frequency Range: 50hz – 35kHz
• Impedance: 6 Ohm nominal
• Sensitivity: 87dB (1w/1m)
• Crossover Frequency: 2.6kHz
• Recommended Amplifier: 20 – 75 watts
• Dimensions: 6.6" x 8.7" x 11"
• Weight: 17.2lbs per pair

LAB POINTS

• audiophile turntable at affordable price
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• low noise fully manual belt drive operation
• two speed (33/45) pulley
• music hall tracker moving magnet phono cartridge
• gorgeous high gloss black lacquer piano finish

REVIEW

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.

KEY FEATURES

• high precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly
• special vibration damping feet
• one piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability
• bearing provides ultra quiet fluid operation
• separately isolated asynchronous motor
• user replaceable elliptical stylus
• quick and easy to assemble
• high quality gold rca connectors

INCLUDES

• mounted cartridge
• alloy platter and felt mat
• dust cover
• 45 rpm adaptor

LAB POINTS

• audiophile turntable for those on a budget
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• low noise fully manual belt drive operation
• two speed (33/45) pulley
• music hall tracker moving magnet phono cartridge
• high gloss red finish

REVIEW

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.

KEY FEATURES

• high precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly
• special vibration damping feet
• one piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability
• bearing provides ultra quiet fluid operation
• separately isolated asynchronous motor
• user replaceable elliptical stylus
• quick and easy to assemble
• high quality gold rca connectors

INCLUDES

• mounted cartridge
• alloy platter and felt mat
• dust cover
• 45 rpm adaptor

LAB POINTS

• mid-range audiophile turntable
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• low noise fully manual belt drive operation
• two speed (33/45 rpm) pulley
• music hall magic 3 moving magnet phono cartridge with replaceable nude elliptical diamond stylus ($350 value)
• gorgeous high gloss piano black lacquer finish

REVIEW

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.

KEY FEATURES

• music hall's unique dual plinth construction
• top tier one piece alloy tonearm
• flexible internal tonearm wire drawn from high purity copper
• counterweight's center of gravity is level with the stylus tip
• resonance damping counterweight is decoupled from the tonearm
• separately isolated asynchronous motor
• user replaceable ellipitical diamond stylus
• cartridge is mounted and properly aligned
• precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in teflon
• main bearing provides noise free fluid operation
• dynamically balanced alloy platter
• high quality gold rca connectors and detachable phono cable
• special vibration damping adjustable feet and round spirit level
• excellent instruction manual and easy assembly

INCLUDES

• mounted cartridge
• alloy platter and soft felt mat
• screw on record clamp
• dust cover
• 45 rpm adaptor

LAB POINTS

• special edition of Music Hall's MMF 5.1
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• low noise fully manual belt drive operation
• two speed (33/45) pulley
• music hall mojo cartridge is properly aligned and mounted
• rosenut real wood veneer top plinth

REVIEW

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).

KEY FEATURES

• music hall's unique dual plinth construction
• classic look sophisticated design
• sorbothane isolation orbs
• top tier one piece alloy tonearm
• flexible internal tonearm wire drawn from high purity copper
• counterweight's center of gravity is level with the stylus tip
• resonance damping counterweight is decoupled from the tonearm
• separately isolated asynchronous motor
• two speed (33/45 rpm) pulley
• user replaceable vital diamond stylus
• cartridge is mounted and properly aligned
• precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in teflon
• main bearing provides noise free fluid operation
• dynamically balanced alloy platter
• high quality gold rca connectors and detachable phono cable
• special vibration damping adjustable feet and round spirit level
• excellent instruction manual and easy assembly

COMES WITH

• Mojo cartridge built by Ortofon for music hall
• alloy platter and soft felt mat
• screw on record clamp
• dust cover
• 45rpm adaptor

LAB POINTS

• audiophile turntable with unique design
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• low noise fully manual belt drive operation
• two speed (33/45) pulley
• music hall mojo moving magnet cartridge
• gorgeous high gloss black lacquer piano finish

REVIEW

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).

KEY FEATURES

• music hall's unique dual plinth construction
• carbon fiber tonearm
• flexible internal tonearm wire drawn from high purity copper
• counterweights center of gravity is level with the stylus tip
• resonance damping counterweight is decoupled from the tonearm
• completely isolated and decoupled ac motor
• motor sits on its own resonance damping puck
• front motor position eliminates motor to cartridge vibration
• user replaceable vital diamond stylus
• cartridge is mounted and properly aligned
• precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in teflon
• main bearing provides noise free fluid operation
• high quality gold rca connectors with detachable phono cable
• adjustable tip toe feet with anti scratch cups
• low noise fully manual belt drive design
• excellent instruction manual and easy assembly

COMES WITH

• Mojo cartridge built by Ortofon for music hall
• non resonant acrylic platter
• metal screw on record clamp
• soft felt mat
• dust cover
• 45rpm adaptor
• spirit level

LAB POINTS

• Music Hall's flagship audiophile turntable
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• low noise fully manual belt drive operation
• push button electronic speed control changes (33/45 rpm)
• Goldring Eroica LX low output moving coil cartridge
• gorgeous high gloss black lacquer piano finish

REVIEW

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.

KEY FEATURES

• unique triple plinth construction
• one piece carbon fiber tonearm (project 9cc)
• flexible internal wire drawn from high purity copper
• counterweigh's center of gravity is level with the stylus tip
• resonance damping counterweight is decoupled from the tonearm
• completely isolated and decoupled 50Hz motor
• motor sits on its own resonance damping puck
• front motor position eliminates motor to cartridge vibration
• retippable gyger II line contact stylus
• cartridge is mounted and properly aligned
• inverted ceramic main bearing for super quiet fluid operation
• high quality gold rca connectors with detachable phono cable
• adjustable tip toe feet with anti scratch cups
• low noise fully manual belt drive design

COMES WITH

• Goldring Eroica cartridge
• non resonant 1" thick acrylic platter
• soft felt platter mat
• dust cover
• 45rpm adaptor
• spirit level

LAB POINTS

• high quality belt drive turntable w/ sturdy construction similar to Technics
• LAB EXCLUSIVO: all orders include FREE Lab Turntable Pack which includes a TTL Carbon Fiber Record Brush and (1) high-quality TTL PH Slipmat  (a 30.00 value! ships separately)
  
• USB output for converting vinyl on Mac/PC
• analog output with built-in phono preamp for direct line out
• includes Audio Technica AT3600L cartridge
• +/- 10% pitch control

REVIEW

Music Hall's MMF USB-1 is a convenient and easy to use turntable. The set-up is simple and comes with everything you need to start listening to your records. Whether you're looking to digitize your record collection, or simply discover the joy of spinning vinyl, the USB-1 is your answer. It has a built-in phono preamp, cartridge, dust cover, and includes all necessary cables and software required for simple plug and play operation.

KEY FEATURES

• extremely quiet belt drive
• Aluminum die-cast platter
• 33 1/3, 45 rpm playback speeds
• high gloss black finish
• encode and transfer them to your iPod using iTunes
• USB output for converting vinyl to PC or MAC
• analog output via built-in Phono Amp or direct line out
• static balanced S-shaped tonearm w/detachable headshell
• anti-skating control for increased stereo balance
• +/- 10% adjustable pitch control
• designed and developed in the US and France
• w 17.7" x d 13.8" x h 5.7"
• 12 lbs.

COMES WITH

• Audio Technica AT3600L moving-magnet cartridge
• Dust cover included
• USB cable supplied
• free Audacity software included

The Music Hall phono amp is a low noise high quality phono pre amp that accepts both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. The beautifully finished extruded aluminum box wards off the effects of stray magnetic fields and provides a safe quiet environment for the sensitive electronics it houses thus providing you with the best sound possible from your turntable.

KEY FEATURES

• gain mm/mc 40dB / 60 dB
• input sensitivity mm/mc 5mV/1kHz / 0.45mV/1kHz
• input impedance mm/mc 47Kohms/120pF / 100 ohms/120pF
• output voltage typically mm/mc 300mV@1kHz 3mV / 0.3mV
• total harmonic distortion mm/mc <0.01 / <0.05%
• riaa curve accuracy 20Hz-20kHz / 0.5dB
• snr mm/mc -86dB / -68dB (-94dB / -75 dB A weighted)
• output voltage 15V/300mA AC
• external power supply
• rigid extruded aluminum chassis

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Replacement stylus from Music Hall, built by Goldring. The Tracker comes standard on Music Hall's popular MMF 2.2 Turntable Series. It features elliptical stylus tip for excellent tracking and audiophile quality sound at an affordable price. Great for listening, not recommended for DJing.

• fits the cartridge that comes with Music Hall MMF 2.2 Turntable
• elliptical stylus tip
• excellent tracking
• for listening, not DJing

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