VPI Scout or GEM Dandy PolyTable


Currently I have a Thorens TD-150 with a Rega RB-202 tonearm and 2M Bronze cart.
It is a great setup, but for 2017 I would like to upgrade my TT. Currently I am looking at either the VPI Scout or the GEM Dandy PolyTable with Jelco SA-750D Tonearm.

The PolyTable clocks in at $1795.
The VPI Scout clocks in at $2199.

http://www.vpiindustries.com/scout
http://www.hifigem.com/polytable.html

Be interested to hear what everyone thinks.

Thanks!

Ron
hifiron
I would upgrade and modify the 150 and you'll have a table that will be as good and maybe better than both. However, if you must part it either table is nice and should be auditioned. 

Btw, f you want to sell your 150, contact me.



@raymonda thanks for the insight... you might be on to something. I really do love my TD-150. It is completely refurbished, and has a custom walnut plinth to match my amp/phono pre.

The biggest frustration I have is not with the table but with the footfall I am getting due to it being on a wood floor, on a crawl space.

I am going to look into some ways to improve isolation.

Maybe something like this to get started: http://herbiesaudiolab.net/compfeet.htm
Use a stand that you can bolt to the wall. Rega makes a nice one. Also, changing out your tone arm for a better one will go a long way towards improving your sound.

Jelco and Rega work well and will fit the size of your arm board. You'll need to replace your arm board with a new one to drill it for a proper fit.

enjoy. 

@raymonda I am running my TD-150 with a Rega RB-202 tonearm, Ortofon 2M bronze cart, and a custom walnut plinth/armboard.

I removed the speed selection knob and replaced the speed control with a Music Hall Cruise Control.

Upgrades are in pretty good shape. I'll check out my stand options. I was doing research on sandboxes and other options last night.

Thanks again!

R