Help with turntable purchase


I've decided to buy a turntable to make use of a good bit of vinyl I still have.  I have a smallish budget (pregos wifey) to put something together and was hoping for some help.
I can pick up a Rotel RP 3000 with extra Shure V-15 cartridge for $300 or a new Music Hall mmf 1.5 for $321.  Any thoughts?  I picked up a pair of B&W CM2 bookshelf speaker for $100 at an estate sale but I need a recommendation for cables and amplification.   Thanks in advance for any suggestions even if that means going in a completely different direction with TT and speakers. 
shimanole

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Great! Thanks very much.  I'm going to pull the trigger on the Rotel and look for an integrated amp with phono.  Any recommendations there would be great.  I've heard mixed reviews on the B&W speakers as far as pairing goes but I think I'll just wing it and see how it goes there.  Thanks again!
Thanks everyone for all of the info.  I'm going to look at the integrated amps that were mentioned and see if I can find a deal.  Can't wait to play my vinyl.  I haven't listened to most of these albums since the late 70's but have kept them in perfect shape.  Getting excited!
Looked everywhere and can't find an old 3020 in the US.  Found a 310 and a few others but I'll keep looking.