VPI Scout or GEM Dandy PolyTable

Started recent "$2000 turntable?" thread.
After researching a lot of good advice I went with the PolyTable.
Glad I did.
Fremer calls it Stereophile Class B. (August issue)
Recent positive TAS review: "Editors Choice"
Had considered Scout also.
Haven't A/B tested but, based on extensive research,
no doubt in my mind the PolyTable sounds better.
George Merrell is a "Living Legend" for a reason.
He is also a wonderful guy.
I'd give him a call.

 TAS 2015 "Product of the Year"

Got the Jelco SA 750D option.
Extra $100 over the 250 likely worth it b/o reviews.
Also got the Hana EL cartridge with it.
Probably a good part of why it sounds so good.
George uses that himself and will mount it for you.
Got a Sutherland 20/20 phono stage and Ron Sutherland uses the Hana.
He also speaks highly of the PolyTable.
I was persuaded by all the reviews for both those products that say
their SQ is way above their price point.
Scout may sound better than its price also.
But VPI customer service can be iffy.
George Merrill customer service is as good as it gets.

Re: VPI customer service, I have no personal experience.
Just a recent Audiogon thread where it was being debated.
Believe it was asserted that problems must go through the dealer.
Do have experience with PolyTable however. George is happy to take your call personally, and has a wealth of information which he is happy to share.

Have a Phoenix Engineering Roadrunner Tachometer attached. Plus a Phoenix Eagle PSU. With the stock PSU my PolyTable runs dead on. But speed will vary with wall current variability, same as with any AC synchronous motor. Of course, even with the quartz controlled Eagle PSU speed can still vary with warm up etc. Without the Roadrunner tach connected to the Eagle, speed increases about 0.02 RPM when the system gets warmed up. That is the beauty of the Roadrunner/Eagle combo. When connected, speed is adjusted every revolution if necessary. So sure, get a Quartz PSU with a speed control. Ron Sutherland designed the optional PSU that goes with the PolyTable. So I’m sure it is top notch.