Scout 1.1 Tonearm Comparison


All:

I see now that VPI is offering the Scout 1.1 with either the JMW-9 (not sure which version) and a new gimbled arm derived from the Traveler. I'd be interested in thoughts, comparisons, etc. I've got the original Scout with a 300RPM motor--worth an upgrade to the 1.1? Which arm?
dodgealum

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B117:

I wouldn't be so quick to judge on this one. The JMW9 is considered by some to be the weak link in the original Scout. The gimbled arm is a completely different design and, from what I understand, an upgraded version of the one found on the Traveller (i.e. better quality bearings). Also, the 1.1 has a different bearing and platter so the old and new Scout are fairly dissimilar. Thanks Mike for chiming in---did you have a chance to compare your Scout with the original version? If not, how would you compare the 1.1 with the other tables you mentioned?