Rega, Music Hall or VPI


After reading tons of reviews and several threads I've narrowed my turntable options and would like some personal recommendations as this will be my first decent turntable.

I'm considering the following new:

Rega RP1
Music Hall MMF 2.2

The following used:

Rega P2 or an older version P3
Music Hall MM5 or similar
VPI HW-19 or similar

I would consider spending a bit more if I could find a good deal on a used Clearaudio Emotion.

Trying to avoid having to buy a cartridge but would do so for the right deal.

Thanks for the help.
shimanole

Showing 3 responses by orpheus10

With VPI, you can go from the HW-19 all the way up the line without buying a new table. They have a clear, easy to follow upgrade path, and from what I know; you can do it yourself, no need to send anything back.
You will need $800. dollars worth of tweeks with the P3. I vote for the VPI HW-19.
The Mk IV is in the upper end of the high end. Based on what I know about VPI, it's also easy to upgrade.