I've had an MMF 5 and several different Regas -- two older P2s, a P3 2000. I'd recommend the Rega over the Music Hall. I found it to be a better table with a much better arm (not sure if the 5.1 has the same tonearm as the 5). Also, given your choice of music, the Rega, which excels at rock, ought to be just the ticket. I've not had a VPI or a Marantz or a Clearaudio in my system, so I cannot speak to those suggestions.
Good luck.
Good luck.