I agree with you both. I've been upgrading since the Scout to the Scoutmaster, ring, and SDS and plan to do the tonearm as well. That's one of the fun things about this table.. the upgrading ability. It amazes me just how much these steps yield. Guess I used to be skeptical of audiohype, but not anymore when it comes to VPI and a select few other companies and modders.
scoutmaster to super scoutmaster upgrade?
I currently have the VPI Scoutmaster table with the supplied JMW-9 arm. Thus far, I have invested about $2500.00 into this table. I was considering the following upgrades by VPI: 1-SDS speed controller, new JMW-9 arm with Valhalla wiring, outer ring clamp. According to my calculations this upgrade would take me from $2500.00 to $5200.00 plus the $700.00 additional for the new JMW-9 arm
for a total of $5900.00. Am I better off selling the Scoutmaster for $1800.00, lose the $700.00 and spend the
difference about $5000.00 on a Teres table? The problem with the VPI Scoutmaster is that it only holds the 9 inch arm and leaves other arms not usuable. I'm happy with the Scoutmaster, but could my money provide me better sound elsewhere?
for a total of $5900.00. Am I better off selling the Scoutmaster for $1800.00, lose the $700.00 and spend the
difference about $5000.00 on a Teres table? The problem with the VPI Scoutmaster is that it only holds the 9 inch arm and leaves other arms not usuable. I'm happy with the Scoutmaster, but could my money provide me better sound elsewhere?