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Which one do I buy Pre Ject Debut III or Rega P1??

I am looking to purchase a turntable and I am not sure which one is better sounding? I don't have a local dealer and I plan on listening ti vinyl on occasion. I have narrowed it down to Pro Ject Debute III or Rega P1 or Music Fidelity 2.2? I am only considering these turntables, so please help me decide between these three.

Thanks,
Matt
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roseofsa
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Ive had a Debut III for several years, for Christmas I gave myself an 'upgrade', Rega p1. what a piece of junk. I listened for a week, and went back to ProJect. I cant comment on the Rega's sound, since it never got broken in. But the Rega build quality is really crappy. Dust cover hinges are flimsy and there is no ground wire. Anyone have a comment? 
rotarius
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Rega P1 tonearm is quite cheesy.  I had a Music Hall with a 9" aluminum Project arm and it was nice though nothing special.  I had a Rega P2 once and really did not care for the build quality.  Arm was ok but everything else was sub-standard.  Switching to nice vintage Japanese decks was a huge improvement.  Think Technics 1200 1301/1401, Pioneer Pl-600, JVC QL-5/7 or the like. Check out Cryoparts for vintage upgraded decks.   
rotarius
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If I had to pick between the 3 you mentioned initially, I would pick Music Hall 2.2.
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