HELP PICKING NEW TURNTABLE

I'm steering toward a Rega P6...can't find enough wrong with those at that price point, they come with that speed gizmo, and I can get a red one (THAT'S important). The VTA thing bugs me a little, but the stock optional "Exact" cart seems to be likeable. I have yet to hear much from people not liking 'em...but I'm listening!

I'd add the Marantz (clearaudio) TT15 S1. Its priced competively and IMHO the kit provides high quality components, including the cartridge.

Good luck

Thanks for the responses so far... Has anybody had both of these tables?

With Rega 3 point mounting system for tonearms, the after market VTA adjsting ring gives you relatively quick VTA adjusting if needed. On My P3-24 when I had the RB301 arm on it I was able to shim it with 3- 4mm high small hex nuts, when I mounted my Denon Dl-110 cartridge on it. It took 2-3 minutes and looked just fine. I now have a Jelco SA-370H arm on it and it has an adjustable VTA collar.

I've had an MMF 5 and several different Regas -- two older P2s, a P3 2000. I'd recommend the Rega over the Music Hall. I found it to be a better table with a much better arm (not sure if the 5.1 has the same tonearm as the 5). Also, given your choice of music, the Rega, which excels at rock, ought to be just the ticket. I've not had a VPI or a Marantz or a Clearaudio in my system, so I cannot speak to those suggestions.
Good luck.