I went from a scout to an aries 3 extended with the outer ring and flywheel.
The primary reason for my switch was to get an arm with an adjustable VTA and the ability to handle more cartridge choices. (10.5 i arm) The ring clamp is great if you have a large collection (many records are not flat but play fine with encouragement) Go to an audio show and hear the classic 3 and you will be impressed. There are endless choices for great tables but the arm is the key for adjusting the play for various cartridges.
The primary reason for my switch was to get an arm with an adjustable VTA and the ability to handle more cartridge choices. (10.5 i arm) The ring clamp is great if you have a large collection (many records are not flat but play fine with encouragement) Go to an audio show and hear the classic 3 and you will be impressed. There are endless choices for great tables but the arm is the key for adjusting the play for various cartridges.