Which table to choose - Rega P3 or Music Hall MM7


Im thinking about replacing my Thorens 318 . Im leaning towards the P3 because of the tonearm . Or maybe a VPI JR. with a rega arm .Is the MM7 better than the P3 ? Any recommendations or alternatives ?
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Rega just in case you ever need parts or service. A local dealer got rid of the Music Hall franchise when he could not get any parts. He still sells Rega. Also the Rega has plenty of tweeks and upgrades that you can have fun with in time. Also the Rega has a better Tonearm. You never see other brands of turntables using Music Hall tone arms.
I'd go with the Rega - I've owned a MMF-5 and a couple Rega tables. My current table is a Rega P-5 and I'll be keeping it for a while - really enjoy it.

I'm pretty sure NeedleDoctor used to sell a wide variety parts for the Music Hall tables. Motors, etc. - could be wrong though.
I had the mmf-7. It was a fine table and sounded good. I sold that and bought a Rega P-5 with 'Exact' cartridge. The combo of the 700 arm and the Exact is superb. I am hearing instruments on records I did not know were there with my other tables.

I also had a pro-ject and a Rega P-3. Both were good. But I can certainly say the Rega's get my vote for sound, build and ease of use.