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Any vinyl experts out there?

Just got a Music Hall MMF5 here after not playing records for more than 15 yrs!

I don't know if it's just me, but the sound seems very dark and base heavy. I have noticed my Odyssey Stratos really brings out the base in my Gallo Ref II's, but this was a pleasant thing when listening to my digital sources, it's not so pleasant when listening to the MMF5.

Those troglodytes at UPS managed to shake a few things lose (and break the dust cover) but I'm just not knowledgeable enough to figure out what adjustments might help bring down the base.

Any help would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

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luynes
lars
90 posts
 
Do you have a local dealership in your area with which you would be comfortable developing a relationship? If so, I would seriously consider trying to get your money back from whomever you purchase your Music Hall. Then I would develop said relationship, and if comfortable, buy from him/her. Good luck, Lars
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theo
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What is you catridge and phono pre amp? Are they matched in impedance? I see that undertow has already brought this up. But it is a viable option.
sit
315 posts
 
Racamuti has your answer above. Try setting your arm differently. You'll find the right base balance that works with your system by doing this. Also recheck your tracking force. No need to send your table back.

What cart are you using?

I owned the same table for about a year. Had same concern. Problem was easily resolved per above. Try it before complaining to UPS or dealer but try promptly just in case you need to make a UPS claim or send back to dealer for some other problem.
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
"Any vinyl experts out there?" Is the Pope Catholic?

Sometimes I get the impression that 95% of the world supply of vinyl experts are on Audiogon.
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