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Music Hall Audio

 

Music Hall Electronics evolved after a trip to China in 2001 by Roy Hall. The factory that makes them is a small family owned business run by an ex-physics teacher. The first product was the CD-25, a derivative of an existing CD player in their range. It was followed by the Maverick SACD player, the Mambo ‘Class A’ integrated amp and the Maven high-end, 2-channel receiver. The latter was brought to market because most high-end manufacturers had converted their receivers to multi-channel leaving us 2-channel lovers bereft. 

The latest items in the range are the CD25.2 CD player. This replaces the CD-25. It features a Burr-Brown PCM 1738 24-bit/192kHz DAC, better op-amps and improved power supply.
It is joined by the A25.2 which is a remote controlled 50 wpc. stereo integrated amp. It has 4 inputs and a tape loop. Both are pieces are inexpensive and sound amazing.

 

Music Hall A35.2 Integrated Amplifier

$799 ($720 each Shipped)

 

 

 

 

The a35.2 is a big powerful sounding integrated amplifier built to fit neatly into the modern household. Geared primarily toward the music lover with a two channel audio system, we have included a Direct AV input (home theater bypass), for those that want to use the amplifier section of the a35.2 to power the front channels in a home theater set-up. Constructed using the finest parts and hand assembled, the a35.2 is sure to impress. It’s the heart around which a great sounding system can be built and is the perfect complement to our cd35.2 cd player.

•85 watt/ch stereo amp
•ultra quiet preamp section
•gold plated inputs
•high qrade binding posts
•Direct AV (home theater bypass) input
•CD, DVD, Tuner, and Tape input
•gorgeous slim line system remote control
•TI PGA 2311 digitally controlled analog volume control
•special vibration damping feet
•preamp output
•headphone output
•detachable AC cable
•massive Toroidal power transformer
•thick brushed aluminum fascia
•easily readable and dimmable vacuum florescent display
•solid chassis
•voltage switchable


w17 x d14.5 x h3.5 in.
24 lbs. pkg.

 

 

Product Manual

Music Hall CD35.2 CD Player

$799 ($720 each Shipped)

 

 

The cd35.2 is the outstanding sequel to the highly acclaimed cd25.2. In crafting the cd35.2, we opted not to change the solid minimalist style chassis and instead focused our attention on upgrading the key sound producing components; the cd transport, DAC, master clock, and power supply.

The cd transport, the core of the cd35.2, is the ultra-precision Austrian built Stream Unlimited Blue Tiger transport. This scientific-grade transport mechanism used in conjunction with a special designed low-jitter master clock and Burr-Brown PCM 1732 24bit DAC produces a lively natural analog-like sound. The high grade toroidal power transformer and regulated power supplies insure the performance remains consistently exceptional.

The cd35.2 is the perfect complement to Music Hall's a35.2 integrated amplifier. These two components combined offer a remarkable “live music” experience.

•precision Austrian built Stream Unlimited CD 80 transport
•ultra low jitter Burr-Brown PCM 1732 24 bit DAC w/HDCD decoder
•thick brushed aluminum front plate
•solid low resonance chassis
•high grade low noise toroidal power transformer
•two digital outputs; 1 x coaxial and 1 x optical
•one standard analog stereo output
•special vibration damping feet
•gorgeous slim line system remote control
•easily readable and dimmable florescent display
•detachable power cord
•voltage switchable

w17 x d14.5 x h3 in.
13 lbs. pkg.

Music Hall A15.2 Integrated Amplifier

$499 ($499 each Shipped)

 

 

•75 watt/ch amplifier
•ultra low noise pre-amplifier section
•brushed aluminum face plate
•gold plated heavy gauge speaker binding posts
•5 x analog stereo gold plated inputs
•moving-magnet phono input
•headphone output
•special padded vibration damping feet
•powerful high-current toroidal power transformer
•3.5mm front panel mini plug input
•power saving standby operation
•voltage switchable
•removable power cord
•system remote control


w17w x d11.2 x h2.75 in
18 lbs. pkg.

 

Product Manual

 

Music Hall CD15.2 CD Player

$499 ($499 each Shipped)

 

•24bit/192kHz Burr-Brown PCM 1739 DAC
•brushed aluminum faceplate
•Sanyo DA11SLM CD transport mechanism
•gold plated stereo output
•power saving standby operation
•coax and optical digital outputs
•removable power cord
•special padded vibration damping feet
•voltage switchable
•system remote control
•easy to view display



w17w x d11.5d x h3.3 in.
13 lbs. pkg

 

Music Hall DAC25.3 Digital to Analog Converter

$595 ($549 each Shipped) Available in Black and Silver

 

 

 

 

Mark Marcantonio of Tone Audio (say that 10 times fast) discovers the, “…the third dimension…,” while using the dac25.2.

“The dac25.2 tube output brings out the third dimension that gives horns and strings the rich sound quality that goes missing so much of the time with digitally sourced music.”

“Even the 128k streaming from Pandora improved to where I could actually listen without being critical…”

“…the office system never sounded better.”


Full Review

Music Hall significantly upgraded the award winning dac25.2 to the dac25.3. The upgrade was to the USB input which now accepts 24bit/96kHz signals. The dac25.3 is natively compatible with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000 and Mac OS X.

Today an increasing number of music lovers are buying storing and listening to music through their computer, media server, or personal music player (iPod). Many are also digitally distributing their music using a sonos, squeezebox, or one of a host of digital music distribution systems available on the market. This is a great way to explore and appreciate music but generally it’s done at the expense of sound quality. Until now music lovers have been forced to rely on the inferior digital to analog converters (DACs) and sounds cards contained in those devices. As a result, their musical enjoyment has dramatically suffered. We designed the dac25.3 to directly address this problem and to significantly improve the sound quality of the music played on these systems.

By uniting a state of the art digital to analog converter with a tube output we produce the clarity and precision of a 24bit DAC with the warm rich open sound people love of tubes. The dac25.3 has 4 digital inputs which can accept any coax (s/pdif), optical, XLR (AES/EBU), or USB digital input from an iPod transport, computer, media server, sonos, squeezebox, CD/DVD in stereo transport, or music hall’s own cd35.2 compact disc player, and it will output two channel stereo analog.

The dac25.3 features the latest texas instruments (formerly burr-brown) PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz, advanced segment, stereo audio digital to analog converter. This processor features 123dB dynamic range an 8 x oversampling digital filter and just 0.0005% thd. The dac25.3 upsamples to either 96kHz or 192kHz which is user selectable on the front panel. To achieve the best sound we use an advanced asynchronous reclocking and anti jitter control system upstream of the PCM 1796 DAC. For this system we are using the philips 74HC574 in conjunction with the ti SRC4192 asynchronous sample rate converter whose master clock is a high precision active crystal oscillator. The dac25.3 also features a large r-core high current oversize power transformer. A headphone output is provided for convenient personal listening.

•usb input accepts 24bit/96kHz signal
•electro-harmonix 6922 tube single-ended (rca) output
•solid-state differential balanced output
•ti PCM 1796 24bit/192kHz DAC
•ti SRC 4192 asynchronous sample rate converter
•high precision active crystal oscillator master clock
•user selectable 96kHz or 192kHz upsampling
•asynchronous reclocking and anti jitter control system
•8 x oversampling digital filter
•4 digital inputs: coax (s/pdif), optical, XLR (AES/EBU), or USB
•2 gold plated outputs; single ended (RCA), balanced (XLR)
•headphone output with adjustable analog volume control
•large high current oversize r-core power transformer
•thick brushed aluminum fascia and solid chassis
•110v/220v voltage selectable transformer
•detachable power cord


w8.5 x d13.5 x h3.75 in.
10 lbs. pkg.

 

 

Product Manual

 

 

 

Music Hall PH25.2 Headphone Amplifier

$399 ($399 each Shipped)

 

Stereophile’s Sam Tellig describes the bass on the Music Hall ph25.2 as, “…more grab-ass.”

“…great clarity, superb bass authority, sweetly extended treble…”

“This is an outstanding headphone amp.”

Full Review


Marrying a gorgeous sounding tube pre-amp with solid-state amplification has been a technique for achieving unequaled sound quality in hi-end component audio since the advent of the transistor. While kicking around ideas for our new headphone amp we thought, why not try this same technique in a single component? We built one up and were blown away by the increased detail, clarity, and presence the design offered. The tube hybrid headphone amp was born. Hand assembled using the highest quality parts available the music hall ph25.2 will have you singing along with your favorite artists.

Features

•Neutrik headphone output sockets
•Highly reliable 6N16B tube pre-amp section employing SRPP circuit
•CD and AUX input
•Pre-Amp output
•Audiophile grade CMC RCA sockets ensure no signal loss
•Special low-noise R-core power transformer
•Two buffered headphone outputs incorporating superior TPA6120 opamps
•Precise Alps Type 27 potentiometer with 0.5dB accuracy
•Solid and substantial ½in. brushed alloy fascia
•Voltage switchable
Specifications

•Rated power output: 650mW (Load=47ohm)
•Input sensitivity: 330mV
•Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz (±1dB)
•Noise: < 0.8mV (at maximum volume)
•THD: < 0.25% (1KHz)

 

 

Product Manual

Music Hall mmf-2.2

$449 (Free Shipping)

 

The music hall mmf-2.2 turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable at a budget price. It is constructed using high quality components and it comes complete with an arm and cartridge. The construction of the mmf-2.2 has been simplified to focus on the critical components; the bearing, the motor, and the arm. It comes complete with cartridge mounted.
 

Features:


Gorgeous high-gloss piano black lacquer finish
Special vibration damping foot
One piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability
Low noise fully manual belt-drive design
Separately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley
Music Hall Tracker moving-magnet phono cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus
The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted
High precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly for quiet fluid operation
Alloy platter and felt mat
Excellent instruction manual
Quick and easy to assemble
High quality gold RCA connectors
Dust cover and 45rpm adaptor

Dimensions W17 x D13 x H4.5in.

Weight: 17 lbs. pkg.

 

Music Hall mmf-2.2LE or mmf-2.2WH

$499 (Free Shipping)

 

 

Music Hall’s MMF-2.2LE Edges out the competition in

Sound and Vision’s Budget Turntable Shootout

 

 

The music hall mmf-2.2 Limited Edition turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable with special Ferrari Red plinth at a budget price. It is constructed using high quality components and it comes complete with an arm and cartridge. The construction of the mmf-2.2LE has been simplified to focus on the critical components; the bearing, the motor, and the arm. It comes complete with cartridge mounted.

Features:

Gorgeous Ferrari Red finish or High Gloss White
Special vibration damping foot
One piece alloy tonearm for superb tracking ability
Low noise fully manual belt-drive design
Separately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley
Music Hall Tracker moving-magnet phono cartridge with replaceable elliptical stylus
The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted
High precision stainless steel and bronze bearing assembly for quiet fluid operation
Alloy platter and felt mat
Excellent instruction manual
Quick and easy to assemble
High quality gold RCA connectors
Dimensions W17 x D13 x H4.5in.
Dust cover and 45rpm adaptor Weight: 17 lbs. pkg.

Music Hall mmf-5.1

$875 (Free Shipping)


The music hall mmf-5.1 turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique dual-plinth construction originated by music hall.  The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the motor, switch, wiring, and feet which are mounted on the bottom platform.  Viso-elastic cones separate the two platforms and provide vibration damping. The mmf-5.1 comes complete with cartridge mounted.

Features:

Music Hall’s unique dual-plinth construction
• Gorgeous high-gloss Piano Black Lacquer finish
Top tier one piece alloy tonearm with flexible internal wire drawn from high purity copper
Counterweight’s center of gravity is level with the stylus tip is decoupled from the arm and acts as a resonance damper
Separately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley
Goldring 1012GX moving magnet phono cartridge ($300 value) with replaceable fine line Gyger II diamond stylus.

  The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted
Precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in Teflon for noise-free fluid operation
Dynamically balanced alloy platter with soft felt mat and screw-on record clamp
High quality gold RCA connectors and detachable phono cable                                     
Special vibration damping adjustable foot and round spirit level                              
Low noise fully manual belt-drive design                                           
Excellent instruction manual and easy assembly                    

Dust cover and 45rpm adaptor

Dimensions: W18.25 x D13.25 x H5.5 in.
Weight: 24 lbs. pkg.

 

THE ABSOLUTE SOUND 2006 EDITORS' CHOICE AWARDS

Turntables Under $1000

Music Hall MMF-5 - "...provides the LP lover with a warm, musically engaging, and affordable vinyl playback solution...the Music Hall is an outstanding value."  SH issue 135

 

Music Hall mmf-5.1se

$1095 each (Free 3rd day Shipping)


The music hall mmf-5.1 Special Edition is a significant upgrade over the standard mmf-5.1. The Special Edition includes upgrades to the following critical components; vibration damping system, cartridge, and plinth. The mmf-5.1SE like the mmf-5.1 is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing music hall’s unique dual-plinth construction. The distinctive design isolates the key sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the motor, switch, wiring, and feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. Sorbothane orbs separate the two platforms and provide vibration damping. The mmf-5.1SE comes complete with cartridge mounted.


Features
• Music Hall’s unique dual-plinth construction
• Sorbothane isolation orbs
• Rosenut real wood veneer top plinth renders a classic look to a sophisticated design
• Top tier one piece alloy tonearm with flexible internal wire drawn from high purity copper
• Counterweight’s center of gravity is level with the stylus tip is decoupled from the arm and acts as a resonance damper
• Separately isolated asynchronous motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley
• Goldring 1022GX moving magnet phono cartridge ($375 value) with replaceable fine line-contact type Gyger I diamond stylus. The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted
• Precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in Teflon for noise-free fluid operation
• Dynamically balanced alloy platter with soft felt mat and screw-on record clamp
• High quality gold RCA connectors with detachable phono cable
• Special vibration damping adjustable foot and round spirit level
• Low noise fully manual belt-drive design
• Excellent instruction manual and easy assembly
• Dust cover and 45rpm adaptor



Dimensions:
W18.25 x D13.25 x H5.5 in.
Weight: 24 lbs. pkg.


Music Hall mmf-7.1

w/cartridge $1495 (Free 3rd day Shipping)

w/o cartridge $1295 (Free 3rd day Shipping)


The music hall mmf-7.1 turntable is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique dual-plinth construction originated by music hall. The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tonearm, and cartridge on the top platform from the adjustable tip-toe feet which are mounted on the bottom platform. The motor, switch, and wiring are isolated on their own platform and completely decoupled from the turntable. Sorbothane hemispheres separate the two platforms and provide additional vibration damping. The mmf-7.1 comes in a high-gloss piano black lacquer finish and is available with or without cartridge.


Features
• Music Hall’s unique dual-plinth construction
• Carbon fiber tonearm with flexible internal wire drawn from high purity copper
• Counterweight’s center of gravity is level with the stylus tip is decoupled from the arm and acts as a resonance damper
• Completely isolated/decoupled AC motor with two-speed (33/45rpm) pulley set in the front left corner of the turntable thus eliminating all vibration from the belt to the cartridge
• Optional Goldring Eroica H ($450 value) high-output moving-coil cartridge with Gyger II line contact stylus. The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted
• Precision stainless steel main bearing sheathed in Teflon for noise-free fluid operation
• Non-resonant acrylic platter with metal screw-on record clamp and soft felt mat
• High quality gold RCA connectors with detachable phono cable
• Adjustable tip-toe feet with anti-scratch cups
• Low noise fully manual belt-drive design
• Dust cover, 45rpm adaptor, and spirit level
• Excellent instruction manual and easy assembly

Dimensions:
W18.25 x D13.25 x H5.5 in.
Weight: 24 lbs. pkg.




Music Hall mmf-9.1

w/cartridge $2195 (Free 3rd day Shipping)

w/o cartridge $1995 (Free 3rd day Shipping)

The music hall mmf-9.1 turntable, our flagship model, is a 2-speed belt driven audiophile turntable employing the unique triple-plinth construction originated by music hall. The distinctive design isolates the critical sound reproducing components; platter, main bearing, tone arm, and cartridge on the top platform from the adjustable tip-toe feet, electronic speed control, and wiring which are mounted on the bottom platform. The motor is isolated on its own vibration damping base and completely decoupled from the turntable. Sorbothane hemispheres separate each of the three plinths and provide additional vibration damping. The mmf-9.1 comes in a high-gloss piano black lacquer finish and is available with or without cartridge.

Features
• Music Hall’s unique triple-plinth construction
• One piece carbon fiber tone arm with flexible internal wire drawn from high purity copper
• Counterweight’s center of gravity is level with the stylus tip is decoupled from the arm and acts as a resonance damper
• Completely isolated/decoupled electronic speed controlled (33/45rpm) 50Hz motor. The motor sits in the front left corner of the turntable thus eliminating all vibration from the belt to the cartridge
• Optional Goldring Eroica LX ($450 value) low-output moving-coil cartridge with Gyger II line contact stylus. The cartridge supplied is properly aligned and mounted
• Inverted ceramic main bearing for super quiet fluid operation
• Non-resonant 1” thick acrylic platter
• High quality gold RCA connectors with detachable phono cable
• Adjustable tip-toe feet with anti-scratch cups
• Low noise fully manual belt-drive design
• Dust cover, 45rpm adaptor, and spirit level
• Excellent instruction manual and easy assembly

Dimensions: W18.25 x D13.25 x H7.25
Weight: 40lbs. pkg.