I have right now the MMF7 turntable with Golden Eroica cartridge and 834P phono stage. They are matched and sound awsome to me and also affordable high end analog (under $2000.00). Later on you can upgrade the Ecc83(3)of 834P phono stage so you can get a much much better sound. I also have Premier 17LS preamp and just upgraded to a top of the line ECC88/6922 tubes CCa Siemens and Telefunken. The sound has much more dynamic, transparent, details and huge soundstage. For now I am satisfied with my analog for couple year then I will step up to the Nottingham Interspace with SME tonearm and Benz micro Ruby. That is my future analog system. Good luck.
VPI Scout.
Want to get back into analog to A superior level. Have heard the entry level Basis,and Clearaudio,very good.Do not think the Regas,or the Music Halls are in the same league,as the VPI,Basis,or the Clearaudio. Has any one had A chance to listen to the three contenders. I am tired of my old direct drive from the early 70's. I am going to get A Monolithic,or E.A.R.834 Phono pre amp? Is there any suggestions? Thanks to all you Analog people. Just know the sound is still quite A bit more to my likeing. Have heard the less expensive VPI Ssout thought it was great