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VPI Scout vs. Marantz TT-15

I've decided to put together a vinyl setup for the first time since I was a kid. I'm starting completely from scratch and will need table/arm, cart and phono-pre, and related accessories. My budget is about $2k. I had originally planned to build around a VPI Scout and pick up everything used, but then stumbled across the attached package from MusicDirect that features a Marantz table/arm/cart from Clearaudio, a Simaudio phono pre and a bunch of the accessories I will need.

http://www.musicdirect.com/product/80057

There's also a few deals out there on B-stock Scouts for about $1400. Has anyone been able to compare the Scout and the Marantz. I can probably arrange to audition the Scout, but will likely be unable to hear the Marantz.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
cruz123
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kennyt
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FWIW I too just hopped back into vinyl buying my first TT since 1983, and chose the Marantz TT15, I am running it through a Dynavector P75 MkII with very good results. I also found the country's (possibly the worlds) largest record store is only 7 miles from my home!!! They have over 3,000,000 records!!!!

I was truly a kid in a candy store yesterday when I went there!

Check them out if you ever get to St Pete Florida!

www.musicfinder.com
jaybo
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the marantz. no fuss...excellent sound
mizzy
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Hey Keeny T. Just getting back into vinyl & live in Tampa. Where's the store in St. Pete that has all of the LPs
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kennyt
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Here's the link to their site, it's in St Pete, deep behind the HD on 22nd Ave N

http://www.musicfinder.com/
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