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VPI Scout 2 vs. Classic 1 vs MOFI ultradeck

Hi,
I am looking to upgrade my old Luxman PD 284 with Grado red turntable.  I have always desired a VPI table, in part as I grew up nearby their factory.  My spouse does not like the new sculpted plinths so I have been scouring the web for new old stock Classics.  I have found a few as well as a couple of Scout 2's which got some great reviews in the past. The rest of my system is a Leben 600 tube amp, LFD LE phone stage and vintage Spendor SP1 speakers.
Any opinions on the Classic  and the Scout 2 ( which won the all important wife's look test)?  Or should I bag the NJ connection and but a MOFI ultra deck, or the Funk Firm LSD?
mpomerantz

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mpomerantz OP
100 posts
 
Thanks for your response; just want to clarify I was referring to the old Scout 1.1 and 2 models.
i would think with the right cartridge and possibly the longer tonearm; it would sound great
mpomerantz OP
100 posts
 
Thanks for the input.  It amazes me how much hype there is in the retail sector these days.

Have you any experience with the Scout 2?

Thanks again
MP
mpomerantz OP
100 posts
 
Yes I have heard the same. I’m just not sure the mofi is as sonically pleasing 
thanks!
mpomerantz OP
100 posts
 
But since you brought it up ; what exactly do you mean regarding unipivot arms?
thankd
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