T8 vs Music Hall MMF-5.3
The MMF-5.3's effective mass is 8.5 g against the T8's 11 g, its effective length 230 mm against 222 mm, and its weight 10.9 kg (24 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs).
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The J.A. Michell Engineering T8 is a premium tonearm designed for Michell turntables, especially the Gyro series. Michell describes it as a class-leading tonearm and a major step up from the T2, with a new aluminium vertical bearing housing, redesigned sleeve, and stainless-steel vertical bearing shaft to improve stability, rigidity, and control of vibration and resonance. It is only available when ordering a Michell turntable and is not sold separately.
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The MMF-5.3's effective mass is 8.5 g against the T8's 11 g, its effective length 230 mm against 222 mm, and its weight 10.9 kg (24 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs).
The Classic II's effective length is 227 mm against the T8's 222 mm and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs). Both share effective mass (11 g).
The T2 matches the T8 on effective mass (11 g) and effective length (222 mm).
The MMF-7.3's effective mass is 8.5 g against the T8's 11 g, its effective length 230 mm against 222 mm, and its weight 10.89 kg (24 lbs) against 11 kg (24 lbs).
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