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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. 
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I used to read this forum a lot more than I do now. This thread is a perfect example of why. 

OP hasn’t said what’s wrong with his system, or really even shared much about his equipment. Yet several supposed experts are telling him to go spend thousands on their favorite TT, cartridge, to warm or tweak. I’m a little surprised nobody has suggested he change interconnects or power cords.  And, even worse, some of you are arguing over who has a better solution to this unknown problem. 

Instead of of trying to one-up each other, try to help him.  IMO before anyone can help, the key question is what’s wrong with the sound?  What’s better about the digital in comparison?




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