Music Hall MMF5.1 motor died after 6+ years (of course just after a new Goldring G-1042 stylus) Replaced it with a ProJect 2Xperience SB with a Sumiko Blue Point No. 2 . Not a huge sound improvement but seems to be much quieter than the Music Hall. That could be attributed to the failing motor on the MMF but even early recordings done with the MMF are noisier.
Swervn, You seem to have a nice system. Why not post a few pics. Honestly, I think people like to "see" systems and that encourages them to ask questions, make suggestions - so basically interact with you :-)