Rega RP3 or Mofi Studio Deck ?

I will use the studio tracker to break in the turntable and get used to the sound. Then later upgrade the cartridge after more people own and try different cartridges and post comments. I am using a CAT SL1 with built in phono stage.

The Ortofon Bronze sounds good as I will probably buy the Studio deck because of the build quality. It seems to have better isolation.

I finally decided and purchased a Mofi Ultra Deck +M and use it on my Standesign Rack with an Auralax turntable isolation platform underneath it. I use all Cardas cables in my system ( except for power cords ) and wanted the Cardas wiring in the turntable. Very, very Happy. This table has very good isolation, but my floor is wood with beams underneath and there were footfall problems. The Auralax solved that problem. If you tap on the turntable nothing comes out of the speakers even without the platform underneath. Also, this table is dead quiet. When I hear an occasional tick or pop its almost shocking because it is so quiet. 

@robert53,

One day you'll feel a need for more transparency/musicality. At that time you'll need to throw the Auralex platform to the side and really address the issues of draining/isolating your TT.

Have fun in the mean time brother.

Rega's "no VTA" thing has always bugged me, and shims just seem tawdry. I've been considering replacing my vintage el-cheapo Linn Basik/Akito table but it sounds so good I can't seem to let it go...it doesn't do anything wrong but...hmm...however, the Pro-ject "classic" is on my short list along with Music Hall's MMF 7.3, 9.3, and the Clearaudio Concept...still...my Basik is simple and works...and the Akito is said to be sort of a great arm (I think they still make a version of that thing).