The Scout is a good next step up. If you can still get the VPI on sale tables brand new, Music Direct or Audio Advisor has the official lower priced TTs amongst others I assume. You must try it. not a big risk with reslling it if you don't like it. They sell well on the used market. The question is how much will you spend . These were something like $1300 if I recall. No cartridge with that TT. However with a Dynavector cartridge factory installed a few hundred more.The MC cartridge sounds nothing like a MM and you might find it too detailed.Other sonic changes will be very obvious greater dynamics and very little treble roll off.
I know because I own both a MMF-5 Goldring cart and the Scout Dynevector 20X. I think they use a less expensive cartridge now but Dynavector as a rule make good ones.
I know because I own both a MMF-5 Goldring cart and the Scout Dynevector 20X. I think they use a less expensive cartridge now but Dynavector as a rule make good ones.