I also like the fly before you buy approach, which many dealers besides MD offer, although I am a customer and reserved fan of MD are you competent on setup, which IMO way more determinant of sound quality than decks in this general price range....as they are all pretty good...
I'm having a difficult time making a decision.... I'm considering the Ultradeck package with the cartridge. Not that I ever would.... but, are these tables' arms upgradable? BUT.... that puts me near the VPI tables price range... arrrgh!
Bruce at Stereo Unlimited in San Diego has both VPI and MO-Fi Robert is the turntable setup guru a quick call for his opinion might be worth the long distance nickel.... They are open Tuesday for reference they carry Rega, Music Hall, VPI, MoFi, Musical Surroundings Clearaudio, Dr Feikart and Brinkman...in essence a bunch of analog nuts... no dog in fight, my instinct would be VPI unless you value the hinged dustcover, which many many do
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