Hey Bill,

I think MusicHall MMF-5 can be had for about $400 on Agon. I wouldnt pay more than $450 with a Goldring1012 cartridge. That might be the best option for less.
I think Clearaudio Emotion is hard to get it used. I've been trying to find one for under $700 used, but no luck. For that, it's more than what Feanor would want to pay.
The best alternative option might be for you to get a used Debut III or http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls....abl&1169024430
with a heavy emphasis on a cartridge. As long as you wont go for somem like this http://www.needledoctor.com/Audio-Te...2&category=358
you should be okay.
-JRA