McIntosh MT5 or VPI Prime Scout turntable

Besides a phono stage you may also try changing cartridges. What's your current cartridge.

Instead of changing TTs why not try an external phono stage first like an EQ500?

Phono stage can make a big difference.

I’ve owned a Mac MT5 for years now and it’s a fantastic machine. The fact that some of it is produced by Clearaudio was a selling point for me. They make some of the best turntables in the world. Accompanied with Mac gear the MT5 is a great addition. I put on an Ortofon Cadenza Black cart and it’s fantastic sounding!

My first reaction is I thought McIntosh turntables were made by Clear Audio - I would research Clear Audio turntables as when you add another layer you may add cost.

I would audition the Luxman and the McIntosh side by side.  I've owned McIntosh pre and power and personally I prefer Luxman's clarity though let me be clear I enjoyed listening to music on my McIntosh system for hours and hours at a time!

I have not heard the Mac yet. Really like my Luxman, but (think I) need more low end, power. Had a PrimaLuna EVO 300 before the Luxman and love the move.
many aspects that I have read is that the Mac brings the low end bass, strong mid but short on the highs and soundstage. Less dynamic than the Luxman  

What has been your experience when comparing the two?

Both of those turntables are very good.

You like switching the sound up. Luxman to MacIntosh… one end of the spectrum to the other… maybe more like opposite sides of a triangle. You have heard both?