Turntable to go with NAD and B&W's..Vpi, Rega etc


Hey there-so..I am soon to be getting my 1000 lps from England, and have been offered killer deal on almost new VPi Scout ($900) w/out cartridge..
Also saw used (and 8 years old) Rega P-25 locally..w/ Grado Platinum-as yet unsure of how good the stylus is on that one..
Advice please? It is super hard to find a dealer who can compare even a Vpi against ANY rega out here in LA believe it or not..
The build quality of Vpi seems excellent to me..Rest of system is NAD 320 BEE amp, NAD PP2 phono, B & W 602 S2 , -not fancy, but think it makes sense to spend money on front end at this point. ALSO...if i need to watch funds and get cheap cartridge..grado Black? Denon 160?
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The scout is good and more than enough table for most. The doubts over a used Grado gold prestige are not just paranoia. The scout will let you decide which cart to get a critical decision I think.. Does your NAD phono stage support MCs?
Hey there-Yes, The NAD PP-2 phono stage supports MCs-
I am wonderin if i can stretch to a Denon 160 which people seem to like-or just start w/ a Grado Black...
I feel its an easy upgrade path that way-???
I'm aware the NAD isnt perhaps in the league of the Scout but figure it makes sense to get a killing turntable esp if its almost new VS. a 7 yr old P-25 ..?
Tho the Rega P 25 seller tells me ita only had say 30 hours use....
It seems to me that the VPI is built like a tank too which appeals..
Over to you!
Do you have a budget in mind that you would like to share? That would help responders who might want to offer suggestions.