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Pro's/Con's Of audiophile TT

Presently have a stock Kenwood KD990 Direct Dr. Thinking of upgrade to VPI Scout. Will I experience that much of a change in sound to justify this upgrade? I know it's weak, but, I am very fond of the auto lift at end of play. I am new to this level and am also worried about the day - day use. Here again, novice that i am, what happens at end of play? do I need to be right there to lift the tone-arm before it skids into the label? Do you get extra wear'n'tear on the stylus? Please help me!

drpat

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rauliruegas
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Dear Drpat: +++++ " Thinking of upgrade to VPI Scout. " +++++

IMHO maybe that is not an upgrade, your Kenwood was not the top of the Kenwood line but is a very decent unit and IMHO too the Denon is not either.

Btw, I respect the other opinions about ( Denon/VPI ) mine is only an additional one.

If I was you I would like to try some improvements on the 990: tonearm re-wiring , better headshell wires, better mat/clamp, other isolation footers, etc.. I think that these changes can improve the quality performance.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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