LP GEAR Music Hall MMF 1.5 Vessel A3SE Cartridge Ultimate Upgrade

I recently replaced my Project Debut with a Music Hall MMF 1.5. I like the turntable, though I didn't think that the stylus and cartridge that it came with sounded as good as the OM10 I was used to. This upgrade is not just a huge improvement over the old one, but it sounds better than my OM10 did.The main adjustment in listening was how expansive the sound suddenly was. At first I played my records at a higher volume, but soon I realized that the signal was just not as compressed as I'd grown used to. The bottom end opens up especially; I never used to boost the treble on my receiver, but do so frequently now because of just how full and rich the lower frequencies are. Details across the frequency spectrum are more noticeable with some EQ adjustments as needed on some records, but the bottom line is that every record sounds fuller, richer, and more detailed since buying this.

Recommended upgrade to the stock Melody cartridge that the table came with. That was not a bad cartridge at all but this upgrade was 100 percent worth it. Pre-aligned for the table and the bass and low end come beautifully alive. Overall depth is wonderful to all the sound that is produced. Highly recommended.

First thing I noticed is the mids and highs having a much more neutral sound. However the bottom end lacks heavily. I would look out for that if you don't have an EQ or leveling capabilities.

The difference starts by just looking to it closely. Very nicely packed on a beautiful white box, already mounted on a solid shell to decrease calibration and alignment hefty process. Sound clearness and punctuated hi’s and low’s will be noticeably on any music genre selected. Thought the price was way to much for my AT-LP120XUSB (which cost me almost the same $$..) but is handling it very well. Decided to upgrade for playing NM or brand new LP records, kept original cartridge and stylus for regular playing. Still have played some used LP’s a to really notice the difference on performance.A good audiophile friend recommended me the LP Gear Vessel from the Ortofon 2M Red besides the price difference.