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LOOKING TO MAKE A TURNTABLE CHANGE, HOPEFULLY AN IMPROVEMENT

 I started with a VPI Scout, and then upgraded to a VPI Scoutmaster. I find the sound of my CD collection to be superior. Vinyl advocates insist that I am missing the boat and claim vinyl delivers the sonic goods.
 I was advised that the acrylic platter that came with my Scoutmaster was the reason the sound was not up to par.
 The cost to upgrade the Scoutmasster with  a steel platter and bearing is $1000.00.  Not looking
 to spend any more money with VPI. Not knocking their products, just have spent much money with them with
 less than expected results. Assuming I wish to listen to my 180-200 gram vinyl recordings I am looking for
 alternatives. I wish to stay loyal to my audio dealer who is always there to help me. He sells Project, VPI and
 Thorens. I would sell my Scoutmaster which should net me about $1000.00, and I would put $1500.00 of my own
money toward a new turntable.  Any thoughts?  Thank you in advance.  Note: I am sure VPI makes a wonderful
product, but I have not perfsonally had a great audio experience. 
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pops
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What is your phono stage?  That is as important as your investment in a table/arm/cartridge.

When I went to entry Basis 10 years ago it was a night and day improvement over my digital.  It is not inexpensive putting a good analog front end together but do it right and you will be rewarded.

stevermanjohnson
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Something from Rega, Music Hall, ClearAudio or Avid would be worth checking out. I heard about a new Avid turntable... http://www.avidhifi.com/turntable_ingenium.htm
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kjl1065 OP
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Phono stage is Thor Audio tubed.
tooblue
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I don't think the acrylic platter of the Scoutmaster is the issue, I actually prefer it over the aluminum platters and that table is probably VPIs best bang for the buck table that they have offered, with that said it sounds like you just fall into the digital camp and should just embrace that. I am of the other mind and use my digital as background and non critical listening but for those late night listening sessions only analog will satisfy me no matter what I spend on my digital front end. It would be interesting to know the rest of your system.
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yogiboy
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I doubt that those other brands that your dealer sells would be an upgrade to your VPI.
You might want to checkout the new Technics SL-1200GR. It is a set it and forget it table and is under your budget.
This dealer has a return policy in case you don’t like it!
Sometimes you just can't stick with a dealer if he does not have another brand that you might want!
http://hifiheaven.net/shop/Technics/Technics-SL-1200GR-Grand-Class-Direct-Drive-Turntable-System?gcl...
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