Have you thought about going the Garrard 301-401 / Thorns rim drive tables and get a custom plinth made and arm installed. I did this a couple years ago went from an oracle delphi mk4 to a Garrard 301 set up and never been happier. there is much room for upgrading this set up as well. Your should be able to get started with in your budget and upgrade from there.
LOOKING TO MAKE A TURNTABLE CHANGE, HOPEFULLY AN IMPROVEMENT
I started with a VPI Scout, and then upgraded to a VPI Scoutmaster. I find the sound of my CD collection to be superior. Vinyl advocates insist that I am missing the boat and claim vinyl delivers the sonic goods.
I was advised that the acrylic platter that came with my Scoutmaster was the reason the sound was not up to par.
The cost to upgrade the Scoutmasster with a steel platter and bearing is $1000.00. Not looking
to spend any more money with VPI. Not knocking their products, just have spent much money with them with
less than expected results. Assuming I wish to listen to my 180-200 gram vinyl recordings I am looking for
alternatives. I wish to stay loyal to my audio dealer who is always there to help me. He sells Project, VPI and
Thorens. I would sell my Scoutmaster which should net me about $1000.00, and I would put $1500.00 of my own
money toward a new turntable. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance. Note: I am sure VPI makes a wonderful
product, but I have not perfsonally had a great audio experience.
I was advised that the acrylic platter that came with my Scoutmaster was the reason the sound was not up to par.
The cost to upgrade the Scoutmasster with a steel platter and bearing is $1000.00. Not looking
to spend any more money with VPI. Not knocking their products, just have spent much money with them with
less than expected results. Assuming I wish to listen to my 180-200 gram vinyl recordings I am looking for
alternatives. I wish to stay loyal to my audio dealer who is always there to help me. He sells Project, VPI and
Thorens. I would sell my Scoutmaster which should net me about $1000.00, and I would put $1500.00 of my own
money toward a new turntable. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance. Note: I am sure VPI makes a wonderful
product, but I have not perfsonally had a great audio experience.