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Turntable to go with NAD and B&W's..Vpi, Rega etc

Hey there-so..I am soon to be getting my 1000 lps from England, and have been offered killer deal on almost new VPi Scout ($900) w/out cartridge..
Also saw used (and 8 years old) Rega P-25 locally..w/ Grado Platinum-as yet unsure of how good the stylus is on that one..
Advice please? It is super hard to find a dealer who can compare even a Vpi against ANY rega out here in LA believe it or not..
The build quality of Vpi seems excellent to me..Rest of system is NAD 320 BEE amp, NAD PP2 phono, B & W 602 S2 , -not fancy, but think it makes sense to spend money on front end at this point. ALSO...if i need to watch funds and get cheap cartridge..grado Black? Denon 160?
britishmuzik

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britishmuzik OP
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Hey there-Yes, The NAD PP-2 phono stage supports MCs-
I am wonderin if i can stretch to a Denon 160 which people seem to like-or just start w/ a Grado Black...
I feel its an easy upgrade path that way-???
I'm aware the NAD isnt perhaps in the league of the Scout but figure it makes sense to get a killing turntable esp if its almost new VS. a 7 yr old P-25 ..?
Tho the Rega P 25 seller tells me ita only had say 30 hours use....
It seems to me that the VPI is built like a tank too which appeals..
Over to you!
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britishmuzik OP
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hey there-yes, budget is round about $1000 or thereabouts for t /table and cartridge.
so , if i can get the scout for 900...then maybe cartridge for 100 or so, i would be very happy...
but am interested in alternatives of course and suggestions!
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britishmuzik OP
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yes, i agree- an 8 year old table-its 3 hours playing time a year....!
Now-how about the crtridge- I NEED a 100-150 dollar cartridge to go in the VPI if i go for that...
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Anyway, gentlemen, can anyone tell me if they have compared say the VPI to a REGA P-25 ..a

..........And is it inadvisable to buy an 8 year old t/table (even one w such little wear?
I would have thought that the bearing etc might need lubricating? maintenance due to lack of use if anything??
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britishmuzik OP
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Thanks Johnnyb53!
I will check that link out...And the Ortofon recommendation too..That cartridge/arm database is a great concept..
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