Turntable Choices

I'm considering buying a turntable, and the one's i have become most interested in (in my price range anyway) are the music hall mmf-9 and the vpi aries scout w/ jmw-9 tonearm. The are both highly regarded, and the music hall is a couple hundred buck less, but I like the looks of the Vpi. Anyway, which one would you choose ? If you wouldn't mind, tell me why also.

Thanks alot,
Reade.