Feb 2018 Sterophile:
MOFI Ultradeck
MoFi’s UltraDeck Turntable $1800
Belt drive, 10” Arm, Cardas Cable, HRS isolation feet
With MasterTracker Phono Cart $700
MM 3.0mV output, Microline stylus
“Using a variety of test records, meters and alignment gauges, I verified the MasterTracker’s alignment, tracking ability, azimuth, anti-skating, VTA and rake angle was all good order straight from the factory.”
“I could almost see the chanting monks hands waving in unison. I had never experienced such vitality and sharp focus from an MM cartridge. More surprisingly, this sharp focus did not come from lean, dry, or over damped sound. The MasterTracker was simply getting all of the energy information off the record.”
“The MasterTracker could develop a kind of fall-sunshine midrange that enhanced my vision of monks chanting outdoors. This enjoyable sunlight appeared with no unpleasant glare or loss of image focus.”
“Nothing about the MoFi Ultradeck’s sound could be described as staid or dark. It had stronger energy, achieved bigger dynamic swings, and was more detailed than comparatively priced tables from VPI & Rega.”
“It did present me with an infectious, easy flowing, liquid vitality that distinguished if from all its competition. This was its main good trait.”
When the phono preamp was upgraded, “The first thing I noticed was how much darker, quieter, more understated, more transparent, and more whole the UltraDeck’s sound became. This change was not subtle. Everything sounded more together- deeper, richer, more fleshed out, more authoritative.”
“The Mofi UltraDeck is one of the most lucid- engaging, and natural sounding record players available for under $5000. Highly recommended.”