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Upgrades for Scoutmaster, In order of improvement?


Hello all,
I am looking to buy a VPI Scoutmaster table, and am trying to configure a table with the various improvements and upgrades to match my budget. The question is this:
In your opinion, what is the order of importance of the upgrades I have listed below? Or, in order words, which upgrades give you the most bang for your buck, and which upgrades will improve the sound of the table the most?

Here is the list of upgrades in order of cost. My starting point is the basic Scoutmaster table.
1. Mini HRX feet upgrade.
2. Ring clamp and heavy center weight.
3. SDS speed controller.
4. From JMW-9+ Sig tonearm to the JMW-10.5i tonearm.
5. From the Acrylic platter to the new heavyweight platter.
6. From the Scoutmaster table with single motor to the Super Scoutmaster table with the flywheel motor.

Thanks for your comments. It will be fun to read you opinions.
Joe
jbcello

Showing 1 response by islandmandan

islandmandan
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Hi, I am currently enjoying a modestly upgraded Scout, went to Sig. arm, then instead of the SDS, which I also think is overpriced, got a PS Audio P-300 power regenerator. While it will not precisely control speed under all circumstances, it does regulate voltage. I have noticed much better pitch control, while at a much reduced price, being purchased used on Audiogon. Though not a VPI product, be sure to try Mapleshade's Nanomount System. It works. An isolation platform is a must, and perhaps most important, order a MintLP arc tractor for set-up, which will make the biggest difference of all.

Best of luck,
Dan
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