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MMF 7 or VPI MK 2 w/ RB600

Thanks to all who responded to my "Questions - returning to analog" post.

My target budget for an 'entry level' rig is $800 used or below. I'm considering either a very lightly used MMF 7 with the stock Eroica cartridge for ~$750, or a VPI HW-19 MK 2 and Rega RB600 'arm w/o cartridge for ~$700.

I've confirmed since my last thread that my Plinius integrated will work with high output MC.

If I end up going with the VPI, was intending to match with a Dynavector 10x4, how does this compare with the less expensive, set-up MMF 7?

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Tim Wat
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Thanks for all the great insight, as always. I ended up going with the VPI and continue to be impressed by audiophile charity. The seller drove the 'table 1.5 hours to my house, and told me NOT to buy his Grado Reference cartridge (although he is selling it) as he thought it wasn't a good match with the RB600.

This sucker is really big and heavy, I'm a little surprised and now have to get a beefier shelf for my little Lovan rack.

But my vinyl has never sounded better. Thanks again for all the advice.

Tim
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