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Super Scoutmaster or Teres?

I'm looking to upgrade my VPI HW19 Junior turntable and after speaking at length with Mike at VPI today, I'm close to deciding to get the Super Scoutmaster. Before doing so, I'm wondering if a Teres 245 or 255 turntable would be the better choice. With a $900 Origin Live tonearm, the Teres would cost about a thousand dollars less, and I've heard great things about their tables, especially their motors. On the other hand, I feel comfortable with the stability of VPI as a company and am impressed with the basic turntable that I have. I also like the outer ring clamp that they provide to hold down the vinyl. I'd like to hear your views.
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metralla
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C123666 writes:
Another arm to consider is the one made by Carlos Morsiani. It is a hand made unipivot design he will supply in 9 or 12" length. Carlos recommended the Teres and Scheu hands down over any other turntable (except for his custom creations, of course). His arm is about 1000 US landed and an excellent value as he will make it to suit the type of cartridge you like to use.
At CES 2004, Reference Audio Mods had a Morsiani C37 wooden tonearm on a Teres 200. This arm featured bronze metallic parts and Audio Consulting silver wiring. The price was quoted in their handout at $6,500.

It sounded excellent with a Koetsu Onyx Gold, retipped by Torlai.

I'm surprised to hear that you can get one for a grand. There must be more than one model.

Regards,
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