@bpoletti...………………………..
I agree with you on that. +1
I agree with you on that. +1
LOOKING TO MAKE A TURNTABLE CHANGE, HOPEFULLY AN IMPROVEMENT
I started with a VPI Scout, and then upgraded to a VPI Scoutmaster. I find the sound of my CD collection to be superior. Vinyl advocates insist that I am missing the boat and claim vinyl delivers the sonic goods.
I was advised that the acrylic platter that came with my Scoutmaster was the reason the sound was not up to par.
The cost to upgrade the Scoutmasster with a steel platter and bearing is $1000.00. Not looking
to spend any more money with VPI. Not knocking their products, just have spent much money with them with
less than expected results. Assuming I wish to listen to my 180-200 gram vinyl recordings I am looking for
alternatives. I wish to stay loyal to my audio dealer who is always there to help me. He sells Project, VPI and
Thorens. I would sell my Scoutmaster which should net me about $1000.00, and I would put $1500.00 of my own
money toward a new turntable. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance. Note: I am sure VPI makes a wonderful
product, but I have not perfsonally had a great audio experience.
I was advised that the acrylic platter that came with my Scoutmaster was the reason the sound was not up to par.
The cost to upgrade the Scoutmasster with a steel platter and bearing is $1000.00. Not looking
to spend any more money with VPI. Not knocking their products, just have spent much money with them with
less than expected results. Assuming I wish to listen to my 180-200 gram vinyl recordings I am looking for
alternatives. I wish to stay loyal to my audio dealer who is always there to help me. He sells Project, VPI and
Thorens. I would sell my Scoutmaster which should net me about $1000.00, and I would put $1500.00 of my own
money toward a new turntable. Any thoughts? Thank you in advance. Note: I am sure VPI makes a wonderful
product, but I have not perfsonally had a great audio experience.
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kjl, my experience is this: Digital quality is very good. But to obtain something better via vinyl will take vast amounts of money. To have good vinyl you need (1) near perfect speed rotation - easier said than done (2) freedom from vibration - easier said than done (3) a quality tonearm - easy to do but very expensive (4) a good quality MC cartridge - very expensive (5) a good quality phonostage - again expensive. One of my two vinyl rigs excels my digital system but frankly it is not the most insightful use of money. |
+1 for George Merrill's Super12 PolyTable. George's PolyTable designs reap the benefits of his Merrill-Wiliams 101.3 Turntable. Check it out on: http://hifigem.com/ |
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