Sorry to have to disagree here, but both the Scout and ScoutMaster will benefit sonically in a very large way from the use of an aptly named product called the "Way Excellent Turntable Mat" from Herbies Audio (http://herbiesaudiolab.home.att.net/). This simple, inexpensive mat ($50) transforms the midrange to richer, warmer, closer to live music better than anything else on the market. It's so good that you will probably stop using the clamp unless the record is warped.
what would be a good mat for a VPI SCOUT JWM9
do i need a mat,and if yes which one, for the VPI SCOUT .thanks in advance for the help.pat