Entry-level Turntable Decision

[kefrank]

So, I'm in the market for a new turntable. My vintage Dual 502 has been a good performer for the past few years, but I'm tired of tinkering with old equipment to keep it working. So, here's where I'm at right now with a new turntable in the $350 - $450 range:

Rega P1 - $395 (with upgraded OM20 stylus)
Strengths - best tonearm of the bunch, glass platter is inexpensive and valuable upgrade
Weaknesses - speed instability issues, no VTA, requires a Force Gauge to properly set up since there is no measurement ring

Pro-ject Debut III - $379
Strengths - Speedbox is a solid but expensive upgrade
Weaknesses - requires additional $20 counterweight for other cartridges, no VTA

Music Hall MMF-2.2 - $449
Strengths - heavier platter, decent tonearm, Speedbox is a solid but expensive upgrade
Weaknesses - price

Technics SL-1200MK2 - $370
Strengths - ease-of-use, durability, resale value
Weaknesses - tonearm, direct-drive, doesn't come with a cartridge

At the moment, I think it's coming down to the Rega or the Technics, but I'm intrigued by MMF-2.2, which appears to make significant improvements over the former 2.1. Anyone want to offer any suggestions or thoughts on these tables?