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VPI Scout Upgrade Path Help

Hello,
I have a VPI Scout with the following. (See below) What would be the next logical upgrade for the VPI? I am considering a platter upgrade but the superplatter is a little pricey. Should I go with an Aries platter (to eventually accommodate the outer clamp?) I am looking to spend under 1k so replacing a major component in the chain is probably not an option. As far as the Scout goes is it the law of diminishing returns at this point given what I have already esp given the cartridge I am running?

JWM Sig Arm
300 RPM Motor
Ginkgo Cloud 9 Isolation
Sumiko Blackbird Cart
SDS

My system is
Sonus Faber Concertos (Bookshelf on Stands)
Granite Audio 770FP Tube Preamp
B and K 2220 Reference Amp
Vandersteen 2wq Sub

Thanks
Steve
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Showing 1 response by islandmandan

islandmandan
1,260 posts
 
Hi, I'm running a Dynavector XX2MKII, which is admittedly a lot of cartridge for a Signature Scout, but it sounds great. I got mine used here on the 'Gon, at an $800 reduction in price.I recommend when you change carts that you buy and install Mapleshade's Nanomount system, it really cleans up what your cart is able to send to your phono pre.

Regards,

Dan
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