Might I suggest the NAD 533? It's basically a Rega P2 re-badged and packaged for NAD. It can be found at a few stores on the web for $399 including an entry level Goldring cartridge. A few months ago, I would have said that the extra $$ for the actual Rega Planar 2 over the NAD 533 was worth it, but now that Rega has cheapened up the table by using a MDF platter rather than glass, the difference between the two is very small, if any. In my humble opinion, the NAD will trounce a MMF-5 and is easier to use.
Getting started on vinly - new/used setup for 500
I am ready to get back into vinly and want to get started with a MM set-up, that is new or used for $500 or less. I don't want anything too complicated as this is mostly for fun. In other words, I don't want to have to spend a lot of time on upkeep. My integrated will have a MM phono board. Suggestions? Thank you,