Spacedeck compared with Gyrodec SE


I am currently using a Music Hall MMF-7 with stock Eroica MC cartridge and am looking to upgrade my analog rig. I believe I have narrowed down my search between the following, and would like input from any that have had experience with these tables. I am looking to start with either table configured as described while considering a cartridge upgrade down the road.

Michell Gyrodec SE w/ Rega 300 tonearm

Nottingham SpaceDeck w/ Space tonearm

phono cartridge at this time would lean toward Dynavector Karat 17D2 MkII mated with the Dynavector P-75 phono amp with both table/arm combinations. If there is a reason this would not be recommended, please let me know as well.

I am leaning toward the Dynavector cartridge with their phono amp, as I have been informed it is a strong performance/price ratio. I would be looking for suggestions on cartridge upgrades down the road. At this point I am trying to determine which table & arm will give me the most performance for the price, as well as performance with upgraded cartridge down the road.

Thank you for your help.
audiofankj
Great choices in tables and overall a dynamite plan you have plotted out. I have not heard the Spacedeck/Spacearm, but I have owned 2 different Gyro SEs and they are great. Great new DC motor, fantastic engineering, sprung so its not prone to footfalls etc and its upgradable in many different ways (Michell stock powersupplies, Orbe platter, new Tom Evans powersupply, various Pederson mods (http://pedersensgyro.hjem.wanadoo.dk/index_english.htm)).

If that is a new, stock Rb300 you have your eyes one, I would strongly suggest you look for a modified RB250 instead as it is better by far. Your choice of cartridge and phonostage can hardly be faulted - that should be a killer combination. I have owned the 10X and 20X and used the EAR834p with them, with a Gyro and different arms including the Rb250, and it was great. A LO MC like the 17D2 and the robust P75 phonostage should be a great match. I am sure no matter what combination of deck and arm you choose, overall you would have a superb vinyl system. Saying so probably doesn't help make a decision, but without hearing both rigs its the best objective answer I've got.
I'm right where Bmckenney is (ie, haven't heard either of those rigs). I HAVE heard a stock Rega and own a modded one (OL Silver). There's no comparison. I doubt a stock Rega could come anywhere near a Spacearm either.

Otherwise you've got two well regarded tables to choose from, I expect either one would satisfy. That's not much help I know. Hopefully someone who's actually heard both tables will chime in.
Audiogon member "4yanx" has done a direct comparison test that included the Gyro and the Spacedeck. The test used the same tonearm and cartridge being transferred from one deck to the other. Perhaps he could be kind enough to comment on this. It is also written in the archives, as I have read it here previously.