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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
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leotis
183 posts
 
 TAS 2015 "Product of the Year"
hifiron OP
102 posts
 
Thanks for the details @leotis  what tonearm did you get?
tzh21y
1,654 posts
 
The scout is the most honest turntable value.  I have heard tables costing over 5 grand and no desire to upgrade.  The only thing is it is a unipivot with requires solid setup knowledge and execution.  When setup well, the airy sound and detail will rival many tables that cost much more.

leotis
183 posts
 
Got the Jelco SA 750D option.
Extra $100 over the 250 likely worth it b/o reviews.
Also got the Hana EL cartridge with it.
Probably a good part of why it sounds so good.
George uses that himself and will mount it for you.
Got a Sutherland 20/20 phono stage and Ron Sutherland uses the Hana.
He also speaks highly of the PolyTable.
I was persuaded by all the reviews for both those products that say
their SQ is way above their price point.
Scout may sound better than its price also.
But VPI customer service can be iffy.
George Merrill customer service is as good as it gets.


rwwear
2,893 posts
 
You may want to look at these. They use parts sourced by VPI to make a lovely product for 2500.00.
https://www.shinola.com/audio.html
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