Three Plinths Are Better Than One: European-Made Music Hall MMF-9.3 Turntable Provides Quiet Vinyl Playback and Extraordinary Price-to-Performance Value

In the case of the European-made Music Hall MMF-9.3 turntable, three are better than one. Three refers to the distinctive triple-plinth construction that allows this standout component to provide absorbing audiophile sound almost entirely free of the playback noise that plagues many ‘table designs. The fully manual MMF-9.3 features a completely decoupled DC motor with 33RPM and 45RPM speed controls located in the left front corner of the ‘table, cancelling out any potential vibration to the cartridge.

By isolating the motor and speed controls on their own vibration-damping base, and separating the sound-reproducing components (main bearing, platter, tonearm, cartridge) on the top platform and away from the tip-toe feet and wiring mounted on the bottom platform, MMF-9.3 achieves a sonic-first functionality offered by few designs anywhere around this price range. Sorbothane hemispheres between the platforms, an inverted ceramic main bearing for ultra-quiet operation, a non-resonant one-inch-thick acrylic platter, high-quality gold RCA connectors, built-in level, dust cover, and 45RPM adaptor further enhance the incredible price-to-performance value of this statement piece. 

You can also have an optional Ortofon Quintet Black Cartridge ($1099 value) properly aligned and mounted for easy plug-and-play operation. Rest assured it will perform to its highest potential, as MMF-9.3 also boasts a pre-mounted carbon-fiber tonearm that delivers excellent stability and tracking – crucial for hearing the finite informaton and critical details embedded in vinyl grooves.