I had the same exact table with a dynavector 10x4. was great. but the VPI scout is in another league.
go for it you will not regret it.
go for it you will not regret it.
Turntable upgraditis
I have a Thorens TD166II that I bought new in about 1984. I've upgraded the leads, dampened the deck, and replaced the platter with a higher mass one. The arm is original, and I'm using a Grado Silver cartridge.
As I've had this guy for coming up on 25 years, I'm a bit attached to it. I also periodically get the urge to upgrade. I've been wondering about the VPI Scout, ClearAudio Basic, and the other turntables in the $2000 range. The TD166 was an entry level turntable in 1984, as the VIP and ClearAudio are now. I'm wondering if replacing the TD166 with a new entry level table would mean that I'm spending two grand to update the looks of my system, rather than making a huge effect in the sound of it.
Are the entry level turntables of today significantly better than those of the 80s? Would I be better off getting a newer table or just upgrading the cartridge on what I have? (The rest of my system is newer: Audion phono; Cary SP98 pre; Cary Rocket 88; Dali Grand Diva; mostly AZ cables.)
Thanks!
As I've had this guy for coming up on 25 years, I'm a bit attached to it. I also periodically get the urge to upgrade. I've been wondering about the VPI Scout, ClearAudio Basic, and the other turntables in the $2000 range. The TD166 was an entry level turntable in 1984, as the VIP and ClearAudio are now. I'm wondering if replacing the TD166 with a new entry level table would mean that I'm spending two grand to update the looks of my system, rather than making a huge effect in the sound of it.
Are the entry level turntables of today significantly better than those of the 80s? Would I be better off getting a newer table or just upgrading the cartridge on what I have? (The rest of my system is newer: Audion phono; Cary SP98 pre; Cary Rocket 88; Dali Grand Diva; mostly AZ cables.)
Thanks!