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VPI TT - Scoutmaster, Aries or TNT-Jr?

I am beginning my research into purchasing a TT for my system. I am interested in the VPI TTs, but I'm a little confused about which one would be right for me. The Scoutmaster ($2500), Aries 3 ($2900) and TNT-Jr MK-2 ($2600) are all within my price range, but I'm not sure which would be best suited for my tastes. Can anyone please describe the differences between the three listed tables? My listening will be mostly blues, rock and folk-rock, with a smattering of classical and jazz thrown in as well.

My System:
Zu Druid speakers
Zu Varial ICs
Zu Ibis speaker cables
Supratek Chenin preamp
Gilmore Raven amp
Zero One Mercury CD/HD player
PS Audio Power Plant Premier
Channel Islands XDC-2 power line filter
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objective1
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Not sure if your just comparing TT prices and features.. or if your looking at used.. but.. there's an Aries with the 10.5i tonearm for 3300$... looks like a heck of deal.. I got my original aries and 10.5 on this site in '03 for 2600$ You may want to consider that in your equation...

also figure that all the original packing is a serious requirement for a used purchase... and that picking up the table from a local seller may be worth the wait.

just some additional thoughts to Tiger's above..
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