VPI vs. SOTA

This SOTA comes with a Rega tonearm. If you don’t need VTA adjustment this would be my choice in that price range!
http://www.sotaturntables.com/newtables/satellite.htm

For me VTA is a must have feature on any tonearm....As I say that's just me :)

If a Rega style arm is you choice I would opt for the SOTA and install an Audiomods arm at some time.

Audiomods give you the option of a micrometer VTA, so resetting is a breeze. The arm itself is amazing and worth every penny - it’s what Rega arms aspire to be.

But the VPI Scout models look very nice - I would be tempted by them

Steve