Thanks everyone for your feedback. The rest of my rig is all new. I have a NAD 356BEE Amp, Cambridge Phono Stage and Dali Zensor Speakers. My record collection is about 200, spanning everything from classic rock, hip-hop, indie, jazz, classical and dance. I'd say 65% is new vinyl, audiophile pressings when I can get them. My system sounds great, but sometimes I feel like I could get more out of my vinyl, particularly when it comes to jazz.

In terms of BEO, where would be the next step from the RX2? Is the TX2 superior, or is it just a different style of tonearm? My fiance really loves the auto-tonearm of the RX2, and it helps when we have people over because I feel safe about anybody putting on a record.

Going back to what Dave Farr said, if my motor is running consistently, and my tonearm is balanced and set-up properly...where is the RX2 falling short? And why wouldn't a TOL cartridge improve the overall sound?

Thanks again everyone.

spensom wrote:

Going back to what Dave Farr said, if my motor is running consistently, and my tonearm is balanced and set-up properly...where is the RX2 falling short? And why wouldn't a TOL cartridge improve the overall sound?

As Dave said, everything has to be well adjusted and in order to enjoy the difference between a MMC2 and MMC4, I have a BG 5000, pizzabox model, and I consider it my best BG, it is build the same way as the RX2, the sound tracks are exactly the same. From cartridge to pcb, from pcb to plug. and the difference from MMC4 to MMC2 is clear to hear. The TX2 has a tangential arm, but is a lot cheaper build, but also here the sound track is the same from cartridge to plug. the TX2 is a good BG and underrated, I hear no difference between the TX2 and my BG 5000, but I like the BG 5000 more, because it is better build when it comes to the mechanics.

So yes get a MMC2, use it for new or very good records, and get another TT for the rest.

If you can score an MMC1 for a great price, grab it even if you're just saving it for a better setup!

Why he hell not?