I was thinking in investing in a MMF-5 for a back up deck (or dual wielding) and that looks like the best bang for the buck. I have doubts about the arm. Does anyone have any more insight into this deck. I just bought a new OM body ($20, thanks Brooks Berdan) for my Ortofon OM-20 and I have been listening to it lately and I forgot how good that cartridge is; I am not missing my Denon MC's right now.