VPI Scout or GEM Dandy PolyTable

Thanks for the details @leotis  what tonearm did you get?

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.

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.

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

Shinola: Wow, it's amazing how little 2500 bucks gets you these days.  Just a pretty deck with no isolation, no anti-skate, no speed control. Can't even find it's weight.  Am I wrong?  Does this thing even have a dust cover?  
Personally, I would get a nice vintage JVC, Technics or Kenwood and upgrade the tonearm and get a better setup for a lot less.