Glarkcable Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Any thoughts appreciated specifically on the VP Scout as a "used" unit. Seems in good condition but I don't know a lot about them. Have some interest as I have been looking at a Clearaudio concept (MM) at this stage as a TT purchase. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8or Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I have both turntable/tonearm combos. If you want to follow the upgrade path, the Scout/JMW-9 combo is preferred as it offers more flexible options. However, the Concept/verify combo is also great if you feel there is no need to upgrade. Both combos are really good sounding to hold onto for many years - basically you can't go wrong with either. I would review the pricing of both and see which offers better bang for buck value before committing. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glarkcable Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 have both turntable/tonearm combos. If you want to follow the upgrade path, the Scout/JMW-9 combo is preferred as it offers more flexible options. However, the Concept/verify combo is also great if you feel there is no need to upgrade. Both combos are really good sounding to hold onto for many years - basically you can't go wrong with either. I would review the pricing of both and see which offers better bang for buck value before committing. Thanks , appreciate the guidance and yes the pricing is the trick as one if a used option. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8or Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 2 hours ago, Glarkcable said: Thanks , appreciate the guidance and yes the pricing is the trick as one if a used option. Cheers Go for the used option and upgrade the cart from the money saved from buying it new. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glarkcable Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Thanks xls8or, Im thinking the same, may start with a Ortofon 2M Red MM. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey_Relish Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Ooh, don’t start with the red. Blue or a different cart. Mr Relish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glarkcable Posted August 1, 2020 Author Share Posted August 1, 2020 Ooh, don’t start with the red. Blue or a different cart. Mr Relish Im so out of touch with TT's, cartridges etc, happy to take suggestions .... trying to keep the budget within reach.. thanks for the note , Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glarkcable Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 On 01/08/2020 at 5:16 PM, xlr8or said: Go for the used option and upgrade the cart from the money saved from buying it new. Well, Ive taken the plunge and purchased a used VPI Scout. Should get it Monday next week. Came without a cartridge so got a Ortofon 2M Blue fitted, bit more $, 6 year old unit, looks sharp. Good deal as well. Now off course ... a good Integrated amp is in order.... than speakers etc. Any suggestions of isolation pads , mat or other finer things always appreciated. Thanks for the help. Cheers 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryffles Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, Glarkcable said: Well, Ive taken the plunge and purchased a used VPI Scout. Should get it Monday next week. Came without a cartridge so got a Ortofon 2M Blue fitted, bit more $, 6 year old unit, looks sharp. Good deal as well. Now off course ... a good Integrated amp is in order.... than speakers etc. Any suggestions of isolation pads , mat or other finer things always appreciated. Thanks for the help. Cheers You won’t be disappointed with the Scout. Good stuff VPI recommend no mat as the best mat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glarkcable Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Well, after some reasonable time of looking, reviewing and listening, Ive purchased the VPI Scout 2 TT (used with new Blue Ortofon) and a new Cronus Magnum 3. Then decided to set it up in a make shift set up,...well, that not only did not look nice but the weight of these units were a major factor. I have gone ahead and purchased a Solid Steel stand S4-2 ...Getting it tomorrow, so will set up over the w'end. Next target are speakers as I sense the ones Ive got (AR93) will not meet expectations... so lets see,Im certainly keen to hear the first pieces of music. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendes Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 9:18 PM, Glarkcable said: Well, Ive taken the plunge and purchased a used VPI Scout. Should get it Monday next week. Came without a cartridge so got a Ortofon 2M Blue fitted, bit more $, 6 year old unit, looks sharp. Good deal as well. Now off course ... a good Integrated amp is in order.... than speakers etc. Any suggestions of isolation pads , mat or other finer things always appreciated. Thanks for the help. Cheers We need pics of the VPI Scout... Good score 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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