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Spacedeck compared with Gyrodec SE

I am currently using a Music Hall MMF-7 with stock Eroica MC cartridge and am looking to upgrade my analog rig. I believe I have narrowed down my search between the following, and would like input from any that have had experience with these tables. I am looking to start with either table configured as described while considering a cartridge upgrade down the road.

Michell Gyrodec SE w/ Rega 300 tonearm

Nottingham SpaceDeck w/ Space tonearm

phono cartridge at this time would lean toward Dynavector Karat 17D2 MkII mated with the Dynavector P-75 phono amp with both table/arm combinations. If there is a reason this would not be recommended, please let me know as well.

I am leaning toward the Dynavector cartridge with their phono amp, as I have been informed it is a strong performance/price ratio. I would be looking for suggestions on cartridge upgrades down the road. At this point I am trying to determine which table & arm will give me the most performance for the price, as well as performance with upgraded cartridge down the road.

Thank you for your help.
audiofankj

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dougdeacon
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I'm right where Bmckenney is (ie, haven't heard either of those rigs). I HAVE heard a stock Rega and own a modded one (OL Silver). There's no comparison. I doubt a stock Rega could come anywhere near a Spacearm either.

Otherwise you've got two well regarded tables to choose from, I expect either one would satisfy. That's not much help I know. Hopefully someone who's actually heard both tables will chime in.
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