Turntables

UPGRADE KIT FOR AUDIO-TECHNICA pgrade Kit for Audio-Technica AT-LP60 AT-LP60X AT-LP60USB AT-LP60-BT AT-LP60XBT AT-XHP TURNTABLE

"... this wasn't a subtle difference or something I had to learn to listen for. The improvements in the sound quality really stood out." ¹

The upgrade kit for the Audio-Technica AT-LP60 Series turntable improves the clarity, detail, and musicality of the factory supplied unit.

The kit is composed of a LP GEAR CFN3600LE stylus (Retail $55.00) featuring a highly polished special elliptical diamond with .0003 x .0007 inch tracing radii bonded to a special carbon fiber cantilever to refract the record grooves with exceptional precision thus resulting in better accuracy, natural tonality, spatial detail and crystal clean sound. You can keep the factory installed stylus that came with the turntable as backup. Our replacement belt by ViVid provides better torque and longevity. With these improvements you'll soon be enjoying your LPs once again.

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Footnote 1: Filippo Dinolfo, SmashPad, July 5, 2016. See full context at "Audio-Technica AT-LP60: Long-Term Review.

UPGRADE KIT FOR AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-PL50 AT PL50 ATPL50 TURNTABLE

The upgrade kit for the Audio-Technica AT-PL50 AT PL50 ATPL50 turntable improves the clarity, detail, and musicality of the factory supplied unit. It comes complete with an ATN3600DLX stylus and a better belt by ViVid. The ATN3600DLX stylus uses an aluminum cantilever which enables the stylus to have a firmer grip on the record grooves thus resulting in better tonality, spatial detail and crystal clean sound. You can keep the factory installed stylus that came with the turntable as backup. Our replacement belt by ViVid provides better torque and longevity. With these improvements you'll soon be enjoying your LPs once again.

UPGRADE KIT FOR AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-LP60USB ATLP60USB TURNTABLE

"... this wasn't a subtle difference or something I had to learn to listen for. The improvements in the sound quality really stood out." ¹

The upgrade kit for the Audio-Technica AT-LP60USB turntable improves the clarity, detail, and musicality of the factory supplied unit.

The kit is composed of a LP GEAR CFN3600LE stylus (Retail $55.00) featuring a highly polished special elliptical diamond with .0003 x .0007 inch tracing radii bonded to a special carbon fiber cantilever to refract the record grooves with exceptional precision thus resulting in better accuracy, natural tonality, spatial detail and crystal clean sound. You can keep the factory installed stylus that came with the turntable as backup. Our replacement belt by ViVid provides better torque and longevity. With these improvements you'll soon be enjoying your LPs once again.

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Footnote 1: Filippo Dinolfo, SmashPad, July 5, 2016. See full context at "Audio-Technica AT-LP60" Long-Term Review.

THE ALL NEW REGA RP1 TURNTABLE IN WHITE

Designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. (The Rega RP1 has already won the 2010 What HIFI Awards as The Best Turntable up to 300.)

Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Omitting all the usual gimmicks allows us to concentrate the manufacturing costs on the high quality parts necessary to reproduce records accurately.

Using a manual speed change rather than an automatic mechanism, eliminates speed inconsistencies and reduces wear of the drive belt. The money saved is spent across the design including a new hand assembled RB101 tonearm, precision main bearing, phenolic resin platter and a high quality low vibration motor which would normally be used on a turntable costing two or three times the amount.

The minimalist design of the Rega RP1 and the use of extremely high quality components ensure that this turntable will last for many years. The RP1 is the first in a new generation of Rega turntables offering far greater performance than their predecessors.

We are confident the performance of this amazing new product will impress you. Rest assured the only thing entry level about the RP1 is the price !

The all new completely British-made Rega RP1 features:
- Brand new Rega RB101 tonearm.
- Precision main bearing and sub-platter assembly.
- High quailty low vibration motor.
- All new Phenolic resin flywheel effect platter for excellent speed stability.
- Ortofon OM5e moving magnet cartridge.
- Rega sound quality at an unrivalled price.

Resources:

Rega RP1 Instruction Manual

FREE US mainland Ground S&H on VPI Superscoutmaser turntable

After 27 years in the turntable business and the release of the VPI HR-X, Harry Weisfeld thought that they had seen and done everything. Then one day while listening to the VPI Scoutmaster and enjoying its glorious sound quality, a question popped into Harry Weisfeld's head: "What could we do to make it better?" Thus came the epiphany. The end result was to cross the VPI Scoutmaster and the HR-X thereby producing the VPI SuperScoutmaster. The Super Scoutmaster uses the most accurate motor drive in the business, the HR-X system. The massive flywheel and dual motor drive controlled by the revolutionary SDS power supply gives the smoothest rotation in the business. You can almost say that if your expensive table doesn't have a flywheel driving it, why is it so expensive?

The finishing touches are the specially designed, totally non-resonant laminated chassis and the periphery ring clamp. The ring clamp lowers warp induced speed variaions to near zero making the combination of HR-X flywheel drive and perfectly level record sound like a master tape.

Before you purchase any expensive table you must compare the facts. Does it have a flywheel drive? Does it have a warp flattening system? Does it have an inverted bearing running on a silent Teflon surface? Does the speed control come from a state of he art power supply? The VPI Super Scountmaster turntable has all of these and more.

See Harry Pearson’s rave review in the Dec/Jan 2005 issue of The Absolute Sound.

“Now here is a surprise. This, the third generation of Harry Weisfeld’s “Scout” series, borders on greatness! In its first form, it was certainly the best buy among American LP playback devices. And if you consider what you will get for extra money in this hot-rod version, the “Super” makes a fine long term investment!” — Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Award Winner, Issue 150.

We would be happy to assist you with best pricing and phono cartridge recommendations.

Comparison of VPI Scout, Scoutmaster and Superscoutmaster turntables

	VPI	VPI	VPI
ITEM	SCOUT	SCOUTMASTER	SUPERSCOUTMASTER
SONIC QUALITIES	Class B rated by Stereophile	Quiter, deeper bass, greater speed stability	World class excellence
PLATTER SIZE	1.375” height x 11.55” diameter	1.750” height x 12.25” diameter	1.750” height x 12.25” diameter
PLATTER MATERIAL	Clear Acrylic	Clear Acrylic	Clear Acrylic
AC MOTOR TYPE	12 pole 600 RPM in suqare housing	24 pole 300 RPM in larger square housing	2- 24 pole 300 RPM motors + 12 lbs Flywheel
BELTS	Clear	Black Nitrile	4 - Black Nitrile
RECORD CLAMP	One piece black delrin	One piece black delrin	HR-X periphery and center weight
INVERTED BEARING	Self-lubricating	Self-lubricating and 30% longer	Self-lubricating and 30% longer
RING CLAMP	Will not fit	Optional	Standard
FEET	Aries cones	Aries cones	Aries cones
CHASSIS	Single layer + steel	Dual layer + steel	Dual layer + steel
SPEEDS	33, 45 78 Optional	33, 45 78 Not available	33, 45 78 Not available
POWER CORD	Removable	Removable	Removable
TONEARM	JMW-9	JMW-9 + .375” RISER	JMW-9 Signature + .375” RISER
AUDIO CONNECTIONS	Gold plated RCA	Gold plated RCA	Gold plated RCA
ARM BEARING	Precision Unipivot	Precision Unipivot	Precision Unipivot
EXTRA ARMWANDS	Available	Available	Available
DUSTCOVER	Optional	Optional	Optional
SDS POWER SUPPLY	Optional	Optional	Standard
SHIPPING WEIGHT	38 lbs.	55 lbs.	101 lbs.
SIZE	19”W x 14”D x 7”H	19”W x 14”D x 9”H	22”W x 14”D x 9”H
PRICE	$1,650.00	$2,500.00	$5,500.00

DENON DP-300F DP 300F DP300F TURNTABLE IMPROVED
- Improvements transform the DP-300F from good to golden, extract more music from record grooves and elevate sound quality.

Listed below are the Denon DP-300F turntable's main features:

 

Complete Ready-To-Play Turntable		The Denon DP-300F turntable comes complete with an installed phono cartridge and built-in switchable on/off phono preamp. It is ready for serious playing. Only minor set-up is required (about 15-20 minutes).
Refined External Design		The Denon DP-300F's 4mm thick cabinet wall offers strength, high density and beauty with its glossy black coating. The straight tonearm and aluminum diecast platter have been formed into a slim, attractive desogn. With a body width of 434mm, the Denon DP-300F combines elegantly with full-sized systems.
Fully Automatic Turntable		When the 30cm or 17cm record size is selected, the tonearm automatically moves and plays the record and then returns when the playback ends.
Highly Capable Straight Tonearm		The DP-300F's straight tonearm with fine adjustments for anti-skating and zero balance brings out the maximum performance of cartridges with superior tracing capabilities. The supplied tonearm can be replaced with different cartridges weighing 5.0 - 10g.
Diecast Aluminum Platter		The DP300F's platter is made of diecast aluminum to achieve high inertial mass for stable rotation.
Belt Drive System		The belt isolates the motor from the platter while providing rotational accuracy.
Manual Arm Lifter		The DP-300F turntable is also equipped with an arm lifter mechanism to facilitate manual operation. The arm lifter makes it easy to place or remove the stylus from any location on the record.
Built-in Phono Preamp		The DP-300F turntable includes a built-in Phono Preamp so that it can be directly connected to a component (receiver, mini system, computer sound card, integrated amp) that does not have a phono preamp. The built-in Phono Preamp is switchable on/off.

Denon DP-300F Improved by LP Tunes Extracts More Music From the Grooves
We elevated the performance of the Denon DP-300F turntable for enhanced music listening and fidelity for recording your LPs to Digital. The Denon DP-300F begins its ascent in sound quality when you replace the factory installed stylus with our LP Tunes DSN-85E stylus. You'll hear more defined detail, sparkle, air and micro-dynamics. No, it is not impeccableeven turntables costing 50 times more aren't sonically perfect. But the integration of these special parts to the Denon DP-300F enables the turntable to play music beyond expectations.

We are providing for FREE a new LP Tunes DSN-85E DSN85E elliptical stylus (retail value $34.95) for you to install as replacement of the factory supplied stylus.

The improvement in sound quality is priceless!

 

Denon DP-300F Turntable Improved
Motor Section
	Drive System	Belt drive
	Speed	33 1/2, 45 rpm
	Wow & flutter	0.10% (WRMS)
	Turntable platter	Diecast aluminum
Tonearm
	Type	Straight
	Effective length	221.5 mm, 8.72 inch
	Overhang	19 mm, 0.75 inch
	Tracking error	Within 3 (degrees)
	Stylus pressure range	0 - 4.0g (0.1g increments)
	Compatible cartridge weight	5.0 - 10.0g (excluding headshell)
Cartridge
	Type	Moving Magnet
	Appropriate tracking force	2.0g
	Cartridge weight	5g
	Replacement stylus	LP Tunes DSN-85E
	Supplied heashell weight	10g
General
	Power supply	AC 120V, 60 Hz
	Power consumption	2W
	Dimensions	434 (W) x 122 (H) x 381 (D) mm 17.1 (W) x 4.8 (H) x 15.0 (D) inch (including feet)
	Weight	5.5 kg, 12.13 lbs.

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

.: AUDIO-TECHNICA AT-LP240-USB DIRECT DRIVE TURNTABLE W/ USB & ANALOG OUTPUT :.

Built to deliver very high sound quality, the Audio-Technica AT-LP240-USB turntable utilizes a direct-drive high-torque 16-pole brushless DC motor for unwavering speed stability, and features a S-shaped tone arm with adjustable tracking force and anti-skate, removable cartridge mount, and a damped cast-aluminum platter with a felt slip mat. The turntables USB output allows direct connection to a computer without any special drivers, making it easy to transfer records to digital music files that can be played back on a portable audio device.

The Audio-Technica AT-LP240-USB plays back 33-1/3, 45 and 78 RPM records. Its built-in phono preamp enables the turntable to be connected to a wide variety of music and home entertainment systems, powered speakers, and to A/V receivers that do not include a dedicated phono preamp input. The turntable includes PC- and Mac-compatible Audacity software that converts the audio on a record to MP3, WAV or other format digital audio files.

.: Features
USB outputno special drivers required for direct connection to your computer
Direct drive high-torque multi-pole motor
Selectable 33/45/78 RPM speeds
Selectable internal stereo phono pre-amplifier
S-shaped tone arm assembly with:
Adjustable counterweight
Anti-skate adjustment
Tone arm height adjustment and lock
Tone arm lift with hydraulic action and lift lever
Tone arm rest with locking mechanism
Stroboscopic platter and speed accuracy indicator
Damped cast aluminum record platter with slip mat
Start/stop button
Removable stylus target light
45-RPM adapter
Adjustable feet for leveling
Removable dust cover
Dedicated ground lug for tone arm grounding

.: Details
Drive Method: Direct Drive Direct drive
Type: 3-speed, fully manual operation
Motor 16-pole, 3-phase, brushless DC motor
Speeds: 33-1/3 RPM, 45 RPM, 78 RPM
Turntable Platter: 332 mm dia. die-cast aluminum
Starting Torque: >4.5 kgf.cm
Braking System: Electronic brake
Wow and Flutter: < 0.1% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 33 RPM
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: > 55 dB (DIN-B)
Output Level Pre-amp: "PHONO": 2.5 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (HP-4005)
RIAA: 20-20kHz, +1/-3dB (In: 1.5mV 1kHz)
Pre-amp "LINE": 150 mV nominal at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec (HP-4005)
USB Function: A/D, D/A - 16 bit 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz USB selectable;
Computer interface: USB 1.1 Compliant Windows XP or above or MAC OSX or above
Tone arm type: Static balanced S-shaped tone arm with detachable headshell
Effective arm length: 230 mm
Overhang: 15 mm
Height of tone arm adjustment range: 0-6 mm
Tracking error angle: Less than 3 degrees
Power Supply Requirements: 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 11W
Dimensions: 450.0 mm (17.72") W x 353.0 mm (13.90") D x 166.5 mm (6.56") H
Weight: 12.2 kg (26.9 lbs.)
Accessories Included: Slip mat; dust cover; platter; 45 RPM adapter; counterweight; headshell; power cord; USB cable; dual RCA (female) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (male) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (female) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) mini-plug (female) stereo adapter cable; dual RCA (male) cable with integrated ground wire; stylus target light; Audacity software (CD)

The Rega P1 Turntable

 

For over 30 years, Rega has been the first name on everyone's lips when it comes to turntables. With the Rega P1 turntable, Rega legendary quality is now available at the lowest price ever. (LP Tunes makes the Rega P1 turntable even better. See details below.)

And it's plug and play as one can get with a turntable.

The first new addition to the Planar range of turntables for some time, we hope youll agree its worth the wait. In Stereophile Vol 30 No.5 May, 2007, Art Dudley had many positive things to say about the Rega P1 turntable. Here are some excerpts.

"As for most other LPs I tried, the Rega P1 didn't just do an adequate job with musical basics it nailed them."

"The Rega P1 marks the first time in my experience that a designer whose work ranks with the very best has created an audio component this affordable. And by affordable I don't mean realtively affordable, as with our favorite entry-level Koetsus, entry-level Wilsons, and even entry-level Linns. I mean affordable as in cheap, as in sane, as in reachable by anyone with a job."

"Very strongly recommended."

Featuring a completely new tonearm the RB100, this entry-level model comes ready-fitted with a phono cartridge, proving once more that you dont need to be wealthy to afford a high fidelity record player.

The completely British-made Rega P1 turntable features:

• brand new Rega RB100 tonearm
• high quality main bearing, sub-platter assembly and stabilized MDF platter for excellent speed stability
• 12v AC synchronous motor with belt drive
• Ortofon OM5E phono cartridge factory mounted and aligned
• Did we say it's made in England?
• About as plug and play as you can get
• Rega sound quality at an unrivalled price!

Rega P1 Improvements available only from LP Tunes

• Improved replacement Stylus 10 by LP Gear elevates sound quality thus rendering a naturally rich and colorful musical pallete, better resolution, dynamics, rhythmic rightness, better dimensional and palpable portrayal of music and more solid bass. We provide the LP Gear Stylus 10 Improved for you to replace the installed regular stylus.
• Ortofon Stylus Force Gauge so you can set the tracking force with precision. The Rega RB100 tonearm lacks a measurment ring or scale to indicate the tracking force when you turn the counterweight.

DENON DP-29F DP 29F DP29F TURNTABLE

A simple touch of a button starts your musical enjoyment
The Denon DP-29F turntable has been designed to give you musical enjoyment out of your valuable collection of LP records. The DP-29F features an automatic system that starts the music at the simple touch of a button, and when the music stops, the tone arm automatically returns to its original position and the turntable stops rotating. The DP-29F also includes a PHONO (MM) equalizer, enabling you to connect the turntable directly to an integrated amp that does not have a PHONO equalizer.

High-Precision Diecast Aluminium Turntable
The turntable has been precision manufactured with a rigid diecast aluminium to produce uniform inertial mass for perfectly stable turntable rotation, an essential component of high fidelity sound during playback.

Automated System for Easy Operation
The DP-29F employs an automated system that starts playing the record with the single touch of a button and finishes play at the end of the record by returning the tone arm to its original position and stopping turntable rotation. This system ensures that you do not inadvertently scratch your records when you play them.

PHONO Preamp built-in
The Denon DP-29F turntable includes a built-in switchable on/off PHONO equalizer so you can connect the unit to an integrated amp that does not have its own phono preamp.

Moving Magnet (MM) Cartridge with Stylus Included
The Denon DP-29F turntable comes complete with a MM cartridge factory installed so that you can begin to enjoy your LP record collection as soon as you connect the DP-29F to your home hi-fi system.

Extra Upgraded Stylus for Improved Sound Quality Included
To further improve fidelity and sound quality for your listening enjoyment or recording, we provide with your purchase our DSN-82 Improved stylus that you can install at your liesure.

Denon DP-29F Turntable Specifications
Drive System: Belt drive
Motor: DC servo motor
Speeds: 33 1/3, 45 rpm
Wow & Flutter: Less than 0.15%
Tonearm type: Dynamically balanced type, Straight tonearm
Tonearm effective length: 195 mm
Cartridge type: Moving magnet
Stylus: DSN-82
Output: 2.5 mV
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power comsumption: 2 W
Dimensions: 360 (W ) x 97 (H) x 357 (D) mm, 14.2 (W) x 3.8 (H) x 14.1 (D) inch
Weight: 2.8 kg, 6.2 lbs.

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

THE ALL NEW REGA RP1 TURNTABLE IN TITANIUM

Designed and engineered to achieve outstanding performance way beyond the expectations of a product at this price point. (The Rega RP1 has already won the 2010 What HIFI Awards as The Best Turntable up to 300.)

Excellent build quality, reliability and ease of use combine to make a product which will offer a lifetime of musical enjoyment. Omitting all the usual gimmicks allows us to concentrate the manufacturing costs on the high quality parts necessary to reproduce records accurately.

Using a manual speed change rather than an automatic mechanism, eliminates speed inconsistencies and reduces wear of the drive belt. The money saved is spent across the design including a new hand assembled RB101 tonearm, precision main bearing, phenolic resin platter and a high quality low vibration motor which would normally be used on a turntable costing two or three times the amount.

The minimalist design of the Rega RP1 and the use of extremely high quality components ensure that this turntable will last for many years. The RP1 is the first in a new generation of Rega turntables offering far greater performance than their predecessors.

We are confident the performance of this amazing new product will impress you. Rest assured the only thing entry level about the RP1 is the price !

The all new completely British-made Rega RP1 features:
- Brand new Rega RB101 tonearm.
- Precision main bearing and sub-platter assembly.
- High quailty low vibration motor.
- All new Phenolic resin flywheel effect platter for excellent speed stability.
- Ortofon OM5e moving magnet cartridge.
- Rega sound quality at an unrivalled price.

Resources:

Rega RP1 Instruction Manual

MUSIC HALL USB-1 USB 1 USB1 TURNTABLE

"The LP played directly on the Music Hall USB-1 sounded supremely quiet and full of pulsing life."¹

Music Hall's new USB-1 is a convenient, easy to use, and fun turntable. It's a snap to set-up and comes with everything you need to start spinning vinyl. Whether you're looking to digitize and download your record collection, release your inner DJ, or simply discover the joy of spinning vinyl, the usb-1 is your answer. It has a built-in phono preamp, cartridge, dust cover, and includes all necessary cables and software required for simple plug and play operation.

.: USB-1 Features
- extremely quiet belt drive, 2-speed turntable
- aluminum die-cast platter
- 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback speeds
- high gloss black finish
- encode mp3's and transfer them to your iPod using iTunes
- USB output for converting vinyl to PC or MAC
- USB cable supplied
- free Audacity software included
- analog output via built-in Phono Amp or direct line out
- static balanced S-shaped tonearm w/detachable headshell
- Audio Technica AT3600L moving-magnet cartridge supplied
- anti-skating control for increased stereo balance
- +/- 10% adjustable pitch control
- dust cover included
- designed and developed in the US and France
- w17.7 x d13.8 x h5.7 in.
- 12 lbs. pkg.

.: Specifications
- General:
Dimensions: 450(W) x 350(D) x145 (H) mm
Weight: 4.4Kgs (9.7 lbs.)
Power supply: Dual Voltage: AC 115V~60Hz/230V~50Hz, User Selectable
Power consumption: 8W
Standard test condition: Ambient Temperature: 23 +/- 2 degC
Relative Humidity: 65% +/- 5%
NOTE: Measurements can be carried out between 5 degC to 35 degC and 45% to 85% relative humidity.

- Turntable Section:
Type: 2-speed full manual
Motor: DC motor
Driving Method: Belt drive
Turntable Platter: 330mm dia. Aluminum
Speeds: 331/3 and 45rpm
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.25% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 331/3 rpm
S/N Ratio: More than 50dB (DIN-B)
Pitch Controls: +/- 10%
Starting Time: Less than 1 sec with 331/3
Braking Time: Less than 1 sec. with 331/3
Time for Speed Change: Less than 1 sec. from 331/3 to 45 rpm, Less than 1 sec. from 45 to 331/3 rpm
Speed tolerance at pitch=0: Within +/-1.3%
USB Function: USB rec. Function A/D, D/A 16BIT 44.1KHz or 48KHz USB SELECTABLE
Computer interface: USB 1.1 compliant, WINDOWS XP or MAC OSX

- Tonearm Section:
Type: Static balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
Effective Arm Length: 220 mm
Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3 degree
Applicable Cartridge Weight: 6~10g
Anti-skating Range: 0-4g
Phono Output Level: 1.5~3.6 mV at 1KHz 5cm/sec (HP-4005)
Line Output Level: 90~216mV at 1KHz 5cm/sec (HP-4005)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
Channel Separation: More than 15dB
Channel Balance: Within 2.5dB at 1KHz
Needle Pressure range: 3~4g
High of cue(first track): 6~10.5mm
Descend of cue: 1~3sec

- Phono preamp
Output: 150mV +/-4dB (IN: 2.5 mV 1KHz)
RIAA: 20Hz~20KHz +1/-3dB (IN: 1.5 mV 1KHz)

¹ Stephen Mejias, "The Entry Level: Let's Get Digital!," Stereophile, Vol.34 No.5 (May 2011): 51.

SOTA COMET MK VI TURNTABLE WITH RB330 TONEARM
- Brand new in box, just opened to photograph. Sill in original unopened plastic wrap. With dustcover included. 

The SOTA Comet turntable offers affordability and engineering dexterity in one marvelous machine. With the SOTA Comet turntable, you'll hear music rendered cleanly and quietly. This is because the Comet isolates noise and vibration from affecting its groove retrieval function. And this is what differentiates it from other turntables and the reason why the Comet continues to be highly positioned in the firmament of high-end turntables.

The acclaimed Rega S301 tonearm mates exquisitely with the Sota Comet turntable. The dustcover is available as an additional accessory.

What reviewers say about the Sota Comet turntable

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the SOTA Comet. This is a well-designed system and its parts and materials work in harmony to produce considerable musical enjoyment for a modest investment." Victor Chavira, Positive Feedback, July, 2004 www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/sotacomet.htm

"The quietness of the Comet never ceased to amaze me. I highly recommend the SOTA Comet for anyone who wants to get into vinyl and not have to be an engineer to get the most out of the experience!" Ed Morawski, Positive Feedback, July, 2004 www.positive-feedback.com/Issue14/sotacomet.htm

SOTA Comet..."engineering is what the Comet delivers." Michael Fremer, Stereophile, February, 2003 www.stereophile.com

The SOTA Comet turntable is a Stereophile Recommended Component (2004, 2004, & 2005)

SOTA Comet Technical Data & Specifications
Rumble	less than -65db unweighted (10cm/sec @ 1000Hz
Wow & Flutter	less than .1% (DIN 45-507)
Platter	two layers of 3/8" Plexiglas sandwiching energy absorbing dampening materials; interface mat is added to platter
Motor	A/C synchronous
Bearing	polished shaft on hardened chrome steel ball in Turcite® spindle sleeve
Transmission	belt driven
Speed	33-1/3 & 45 RPM
Weight	26 lb (12 kg)
Dimensions	6-1/4" H (to top of dustcover), 18-1/4" W, 14-1/4"D

MUSIC HALL MMF2.2 MMF 2.2 MMF-2.2 TURNTABLE IMPROVED

The new Music Hall MMF-2.2 MMF2.2 turntable offers several enhancements over the Music Hall MMF-2.1 by including the tonearm from the MMF5, new vibration damping feet and a lower resonant platform. It also now comes in georgeous gloss black to match the rest of the MMF line.

The Music Hall MMF-2.2 MMF2.2 is a complete turntable system including tonearm with the Music Hall Tracker cartridge mounted at the factory. At $449.00, it has no peer and is the best value audiophile quality turntable available in the market. Minimal set-up is required. In about 20 minutes you should be able to start listening to your records. The illustrated instructions are simple, clear and easy-to-follow.

It sounds quite good right out of the box. Its has a bit of brashness and sibilance that can be sometimes annoying. Also, it may lack verve and clarity. The LP Gear Rx9HE stylus overcomes these issues and lifts performance to a higher level of discernment. The LP Gear Rx9HE stylus offers a natural and refined tonal balance with vivid and graceful detail--music you can listen to forhours and hours.

The Music Hall MMF-2.2 turntable is a 2-speed (33 1/3 & 45 RPM) belt drive design of sheer simplicity. Bereft of adornment, its engineering is focused on critical componentsthe bearing, motor, tonearm, and isolation. It is a complete turnkey turntable system that can be easily assembled within 20 minutes. It is easy to own, operate and maintain so you can focus on playing your records and listening to music. It has the following distinctive qualities:

• The bearing is made from high quality, stainless steel sheathed in a bronze fitting. A Teflon thrust plate ensures a fluid and noise free operation. The bearing assembly comes pre-charged with lubricant.

• The 2-speed high-torque, AC-synchronous motor is decoupled from the turntable by a rubber spring suspension and four rubber dampers thus minimizing vibration.

• A rubber drive belt connects the motor to the non-resonant polymer sub platter.

• Precision high quality one piece alloy tonearm for structural integrity and superb tracing ability.

• The arm also has adjustable VTA for a damped arm lift and uses highly flexible internal wiring drawn from high purity copper.

• Special vibration damping feet

• High quality, gold-plated phono jacks

• Dynamically balanced 4.5 lb machined metal alloy platter provides rotational stability and minimizes wow.

• Cartridge factory installed correctly so no set-up and alignment is required.

• Gorgeous high-gloss piano black lacquer finish and handsome removable dustcover

• Supplied accessory: 45 RPM adaptor

• Excellent instruction manual
  
• Very easy assembly can be completed within 20 minutes
  
• One full-year factory warranty

Music to your ears. The retail price of the regular MMF-2.2 is $449.00. For the same price, we will provide you the LP Gear Improved MMF-2.2 turntable. We are providing for free the LP Gear Rx9HE stylus (retail value $64.90) for you to replace the factory installed stylus. The Rx9HE stylus offers natural sound, superior tone, spatial detail and clarity. You can keep the factory supplied stylus for back-up.

If you want to enjoy your records again or record them to CDs or MP3 and have been amazed by the high prices of high quality turntables, then the MMF-2.2 Improved is your solution.

Music Hall MMF-2.2 MMF2.2 Turntable Specifications:
Power supply: 110V/60Hz
Power absorption: 2 VA
Speeds: 33 1/3 rpm, manual commutation to 45 rpm
Deviation from nominal speed: +/- 0.9%
Wow and flutter: +/- 0.15%
Rumble max: -70 dB
Tracking force: 10-30 mN
Effective length of tonearm: 9 inches
Overhang: 0.67 inches
Platter diameter: 11.81 inches
Platter weight: 4.5 lbs.
Dimensions (w x d x h): 16.5 x12.5 x 4.5 inches
Weight of the unit (incl. packing material): 17 lbs

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

.: MUSIC HALL USB-1 USB 1 USB1 TURNTABLE IMPROVED:.
- For Hifi listening, recording and LP playing

"The LP played directly on the Music Hall USB-1 sounded supremely quiet and full of pulsing life."¹

Designed and developed in the US and France, and improved by LP Gear for high fidelity reproduction, the new USB-1 turntable performs extraordinarily well with the installed special production LP Gear AT93 cartridge. Graced with Nanotec contact enhancer, the AT93 moving magnet cartridge amazes with glorious sound that is dynamically articulate, raw and detailed. It is so good with the USB-1 that we believe most listeners will find no need to upgrade.

The two-speed, belt-drive, 9.7 lbs Music Hall USB-1 turntable is a snap to set-up and comes with everything you need to start playing and recording vinyl. Whether you're looking to rediscover the joy of playing and listening to records, digitize and download your record collection, the USB-1 Improved is worthy. It has a built-in phono preamp, cartridge, dust cover, and includes all necessary cables and software required for simple plug and play operation.

.: USB-1 Features
- extremely quiet belt drive, 2-speed turntable
- aluminum die-cast platter
- 33 1/3 and 45 rpm playback speeds
- composite high gloss black finish
- encode mp3's and transfer them to your iPod using iTunes
- USB output for converting vinyl to PC or MAC
- USB cable supplied
- free Audacity software included
- analog output via built-in Phono Amp or direct line out
- static balanced S-shaped tonearm w/detachable headshell
- Special production LP Gear AT93 moving-magnet cartridge installed with Nanotec contact enhancer
- anti-skating control for increased stereo balance
- +/- 10% adjustable pitch control
- dust cover included
- designed and developed in the US and France
- w17.7 x d13.8 x h5.7 in.
- 12 lbs. pkg.

.: Specifications
- General:
Dimensions: 450(W) x 350(D) x145 (H) mm
Weight: 4.4Kgs
Power supply: Dual Voltage: AC 115V~60Hz/230V~50Hz, User Selectable
Power consumption: 8W
Standard test condition: Ambient Temperature: 23 +/- 2 degC
Relative Humidity: 65% +/- 5%
NOTE: Measurements can be carried out between 5 degC to 35 degC and 45% to 85% relative humidity.

- Turntable Section:
Type: 2-speed full manual
Motor: DC motor
Driving Method: Belt drive
Turntable Platter: 330mm dia. Aluminum
Speeds: 331/3 and 45rpm
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.25% WRMS (JIS WTD) with 331/3 rpm
S/N Ratio: More than 50dB (DIN-B)
Pitch Controls: +/- 10%
Starting Time: Less than 1 sec with 331/3
Braking Time: Less than 1 sec. with 331/3
Time for Speed Change: Less than 1 sec. from 331/3 to 45 rpm, Less than 1 sec. from 45 to 331/3 rpm
Speed tolerance at pitch=0: Within +/-1.3%
USB Function: USB rec. Function A/D, D/A 16BIT 44.1KHz or 48KHz USB SELECTABLE
Computer interface: USB 1.1 compliant, WINDOWS XP or MAC OSX

- Tonearm Section:
Type: Static balanced S-shaped tonearm with detachable headshell
Effective Arm Length: 220 mm
Tracking Error Angle: Less than 3 degree
Applicable Cartridge Weight: 6~10g
Anti-skating Range: 0-4g
Phono Output Level: 1.5~3.6 mV at 1KHz 5cm/sec (HP-4005)
Line Output Level: 90~216mV at 1KHz 5cm/sec (HP-4005)
Frequency Response: 20Hz-20KHz
Channel Separation: More than 15dB
Channel Balance: Within 2.5dB at 1KHz
Needle Pressure range: 3~4g
High of cue(first track): 6~10.5mm
Descend of cue: 1~3sec

- Phono preamp
Output: 150mV +/-4dB (IN: 2.5 mV 1KHz)
RIAA: 20Hz~20KHz +1/-3dB (IN: 1.5 mV 1KHz)

- LP Gear AT93 cartridge
Frequency response (Hz): 20-20,000
Output voltage (mV) (1kHz, 5cm/sec): 3.5
Channel separation (dB) (1 kHz): More than 20
Channel balance (dB) (1 kHz): Within 2.0
Stylus tip (inch): Special conical diamond .0005 x .0006 tracing radii
Tracking force (g) (Nominal force 2.0g): 1.5 - 2.5
Weight (g): 5.7
Cantilever: Alloy
Replacement stylus: LP Gear ATN93

Note: Specifications and details subject to change and improvement without notice.

¹ Stephen Mejias, "The Entry Level: Let's Get Digital!," Stereophile, Vol.34 No.5 (May 2011): 51.