Music Hall MMF 7.1 Turntable. Good choice?

I would say you could do better for the same $$. I had one, but got rid of it. To me, it sounded lazy, dull, lifeless.

I hope it is. I just ordered one.

I would encourage you to hear the Rega or the Music Hall first and decide what you like. If you have, the best bang for the money is the P3 or the MMF-7 in these lines. They are very different in design so keep that in mind too. Adjustable vs. non adjustable VTA, removeable RCA cables vs. FIXED, and the tonearms (a REGA strongpoint) but the MMF is good too. The location of the motor being off away from the platter with the MMF 7 is great.
Ultimately, hearing it and accepting the limitations of each table and the price should be part of your decision.
I went from P3 to Nottingham and the music sounds way better. The Nottingham ought to be compared more with the VPI (Mass vs. Springs for suspension!)
I could get the MMF-7 now and be happy for less money or throw more money at the P3 and change the arm and the cartridge and then that would be the better table. Just depends on your tastes!
My 2 cents worth.

what do you guys consider a great phono pre-amp?

how would you rate the mmf7.1 against a mmf-5 se?

You could do better especially used i dont think rega is a huge jump up at least at this price pt