currently own a vpi scout, looking to upgrade

When I first got back to analog, I bought a Pro-Ject table, and was disappointed by it's build quality.

Next came a VPI Scout, which I subequently upgraded to a Signature, with a 300 RPM motor, which was a good sounding table, with a Dynavector XX2MKII cart.

I eventually tired of the Scout, and sold it, to try the vintage route. I then bought a Garrard 401, built a plinth, and mounted a Dynavector 501 arm on it.

This is what I will be staying with for the long haul. The precision of the Dynavector arm is a welcome relief from the wobbly nature of the VPI unipivot, overall, the sound quality is a very large improvement.

My opinion is that most of the upgrades offered by VPI are overpriced.

The mention of a Basis table is a good suggestion, also I have friends that use Transrotor tables, a Fat Bob w/ Triplaner arm, and a Fat Bob Reference with SME 309, both of which are outstanding, (and, very beautiful!) if you can get a good buy on one of these, I highly recommended them.

Regards, and best of luck,
Dan

Stanley, I assure you my JMW Signature was set up as well as humanly possible, at least by this human. Don't get me wrong, it was a very good sounding set up.

However, the fact that the Garrard 401, and Dynavector 501 (using either Soundsmith retipped XX2MKII or ESCCO modified Zu Denon 103R) is far superior to the best the Scout ever sounded. I understand the brand loyaly to VPI, I felt the same when I was an owner.

In audio, there are many, many ways to skin the proverbial cat, in fact, I find the possibilities mind-boggling, and as with a persons religous preference, I don't care what your preferences are. The longer I'm in audio, the more I find there are many more surprises, and lessons to be learned, waiting for me if I live long enough.

For example, I never thought I'd be happy with a 9 Wpc SET amp, yet I am. Just enjoy the experience, that's the important thing.

Regards,
Dan