jay73

Purchased a Mofi Studiodeck with Hana SL MC Cartridge about a week and half ago. Enjoying so far.

Thanks for your reply and input.

 

I was worried something was off but it's good to know that, that is a normal sound.

 

I will also look into the bearing.

 

Thanks

Well I finally bought the Mofi Studiodeck with the Hana MC Cartridge (low output).

 

Have not had time to play much music yet this week (got it last Friday) but what I did play, it sounded very well to me so far.

 

@Smellman Got a Question for you. The only thing that I noticed about the Studiodeck is that when I power it on, it makes a noise when the motor starts (sound a bit unnerving to me). I wanted to see if you also experience the same thing?

 

Thanks

 

Thanks for your feedback.

 

I think I am reconsidering the Mofi again as in the past few days I read some bad reviews about Goldnote motors.

 

Your feedback gives me more confidence in the mofi decks, they certainly have received great reviews.

Wow, no suggestions?

 

I must be looking at the wrong turntables.

Hello All,

First time posting here.

I currently have a Denon Dp-300f with a Ortofon 2M Blue Cart and a Simaudio Moon 110lp V2 Phono Preamp.

I am looking at upgrading my TT and here are the tables that I am seriously considering.

I would say my budget is around $2500 max (slightly flexible but would ideally like to stay under)

Here are the tables that I am considering and would appreciate any feedback:

- MoFi Studio Deck with Hana SL MC

- Mofi Ultradeck with Hana SL MC or MasterTracker Cart

- Marantz TT-15s1 as is, with standard cart that it comes with

- EAT B-Sharp as is or Hana SL MC

- EAT C-Major with standard cart that it comes with

- Goldnote Valore 425 Plus with Donatello Red Cartridge

 

Looks are important to me and I would say these all look quite nice. The Marantz would probably be the best and exotic looking and then the EAT's probably would be next.

 

Although right now I think I am leaning towards the Goldnote. I have read good reviews and I also like it because it's not the norm (I tend to like things that are not as common sometimes).

 

I did see lightly used Marantz TT-15s1 available for $800 without cartridge. If I add a Hana SL, it would end up around the same price as a new Marantz but with a better cart so that is tempting. I just don't like that fact you have to add a dustcover.

 

I do not doubt the performance of any of these as they have all received great reviews.

 

Any feedback would be awesome.

 

Thanks in advance.