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July 24, 2014 - 8:48am
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Keep on with Ortofon 2m Red or get new Music Hall Magic?
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I would consider the Ortophon Red a much better cartridge. I would give it a try. The Turntable (which I used to have), is good enough to justify an even more expensive cartridge if you get the point where you want to upgrade.
I went to the Clearaudio Concept V2 on mine, and that was very nice. It runs $250 from Needle Doctor.
Thanks for the input. I will keep that recommendation in mind bc I am already thinking along those lines :).
I just realized that this table does not have replaceable interconnects so I guess I can cross that off my list to buy. I plan on stopping by the Needle Doctor next week (I am lucky to live nearby) and will probably pick up the Q Up thingy. Any other recommendations on accessories like a new mat or one of those weights that sits on the middle of the platter?
I have a spin cleaner and carbon brush but also wondering if I need a good stylus cleaner?
I ended up getting the tt with the Music Hall Magic 2 and am happy all around. My friend had it as an open box and the price was right!
After a couple days of listening I sprung for the Acryl It platter too because I was sick of the felt pad sticking to my records. I didnt expect much of a difference in sound but I am amazed that the platter switch made such a significant difference. There is more impact in percussive sounds and I swear that the clicks and pops are more subdued.
The only issue I have now is the VTA is adjusted up all the way and the cartridge is still bottoming out on all but perfectly flat records. I am using a weight but it doesnt flatten them enough to avoid this. I emailed Music Hall and will see what they say.