I have an MkII with the Kabusa upgrades described above, I use it with a Paradox Pulse 103R (requires additional extended weight for tonearm). For my 2 c, for the money it's an excellent TT. I use it primarily for playing 45 rpm vinyl and any vinyl that may be dished or slightly warped. The clamp is a Michell. For reference my main deck is a MS RX5000.
In your situation, given it's new and a sunk cost....it's a great find and I would put to straight to use! :)
In your situation, given it's new and a sunk cost....it's a great find and I would put to straight to use! :)