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Effective ways to upgrade a Music Hall MMF 2.2

I am researching ways to upgrade a Music Hall MMF 2.2 and would like to get some advice.

1. Change the platter to an acrylic one.
2. Add a Soundbox - this is intended to be for automating changing the speed from 33 to 45 with a click - why are folks indicating this would improve sound quality? Confused about that aspect.
3. Changing the cartridge - how high can I go for this type of turntable and arm? Will get a different counter weight if required.
4. Should I consider changing the arm? When do these things become ineffective? I.e., what role does the table itself play in the quality of the sound?
5. I would like to upgrade my phono stage from the NAD PP2 that I have. Would a Project Tube Box make a difference?

Thoughts welcome.
shugho

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viridian
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I think #3. The turntable should be able to take a nice cartridge like the Ortofon Red or Blue, Audio Technica AT-120 or better yet Nagaoka MP-110 or 150. The nice thing is that you can take the new cartridge with you when you upgrade your turntable.

No, you don't put new arms on inexpensive integrated turntables.

Yes the tube box would make a difference, but the NAD is more than up to the quality of the turntable. I would upgrade the turntable before moving to a new phono stage.
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viridian
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Ghosthouse that's the first time I have been characterized as helpful. Usually it's "That arrogant bastard....." I must de slipping!

A safe and prosperous NewYear to all and happy listening.
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