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Is the upgrade from Scout 1.1 to the Prime worth it?

I know this is totally subjective. I am looking to hear experiences from anyone who has made the change as well as opinions on weather it would be a worthwhile/noticeable upgrade given my current setup.  Would the investment be spent better elsewhere?

Current system:
Primaluna ProLogue two (stock tubes)
Icon Audio ps1 MKII (MM only) reissue gold lion ECC83 tubes
VPI Scout 1.1 stock except for the counter intuitive 
Ortofon 2M Bronze
VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine 
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mofimadness
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I went from the original Scout to a Prime with no regrets. Every aspect of the sound is better.

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mofimadness
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The OP listed a MM only phono stage.  Kinda hard to drive a low output MC.  I agree that the Prime could use a better cart, but an Ortofon Black might be a better option.

I just setup one of the new MOFI UltraTrackers ($499) and am pretty impressed with it so far.  The MasterTracker is even better.
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