I would tend to go with the VPI myself, due to the upgrade capability. The MMF-7 is a good table, but I like the ability to upgrade, and the VPI lends itself to this much better. The RB600 arm is good, and can be upgraded, also, with the excellent Origin Live mods. With the MMF-7, you are pretty much locked-in with that arm. So overall, I agree with the above posts, for much the same reasons.
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
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