Vpi aries with Benz L-2 cartridge

It's the table and it's inherent design. You can buy any cartridge you can afford and might sound good on your VPI, try it on a Lenco and it will sound better. Had a direct access to my friend's VPI Superscoutmaster for 3 months. He never like the sound even with Koetsu, Dynavector, and Airtight. He bought a Rek-O-Kut and move on to the Garrard 401.

Just my experience.

It's possible that an 'idler' might be more to the OP's liking, but I'd sure not recommend a Lenco, if for no other reason he'll be forever linked to 'Jean Nantais-The Analog Blowhard', and his crew of toadies over on Home Despot-but then there's also the Lenco's stamped steel chassis, cheap build quality, etc. to further disqualify it.

Your friend's order of progression is the correct one-start with Rek-O-Kut, end with Garrard (or a Saskia, if the OP is wealthy).

Taters, I said earlier that you must have enjoyed the table at one time. If so, that means something has changed. Sometimes we just want to make a change. There is certainly nothing wrong with that. My advice is to be sure it is working properly before throwing money and going on the quest for something different. Good luck.

I happen to agree very much with the poster Johnbrown. When it comes to Lenco and what is being called the greatest phenomenon in turntable history bs. If only by building a bomb proof plinth,you then shall have what we all are trying to attain, musical bliss?

I changed belts about 6 months ago so I don't think that is the problem. My cartridge has less than 500 hours and the stylus is cleaned every time I use the table. I'm currently using disc doctor products. I really think the problem is the speed control. Do you think I should buy the KAB strobe and check the speed or just buy a used SDS and if I'm not happy with it just resell it.