The 2M upgrade I did on my XpressionII and I found it quieter than the original OM-5E on table. Off course I cranked PEng!!
What self respecting music lover wouldn't when the S.O. steps out of the house.
I soon lost the Xpression II in a flood after the upgrade.
I now have the Xpression III which has the 2M Red and I found it to be a much quieter turntable than the older XpressionII. I didn't get the chance to the comparison using the Xpression III.