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VPI Scout 2 vs. Classic 1 vs MOFI ultradeck

Hi,
I am looking to upgrade my old Luxman PD 284 with Grado red turntable.  I have always desired a VPI table, in part as I grew up nearby their factory.  My spouse does not like the new sculpted plinths so I have been scouring the web for new old stock Classics.  I have found a few as well as a couple of Scout 2's which got some great reviews in the past. The rest of my system is a Leben 600 tube amp, LFD LE phone stage and vintage Spendor SP1 speakers.
Any opinions on the Classic  and the Scout 2 ( which won the all important wife's look test)?  Or should I bag the NJ connection and but a MOFI ultra deck, or the Funk Firm LSD?
rivinyl
tablejockey
3,920 posts
 
Do a search, there should  be owners giving perspective on Scout/Classic comparison.

"It amazes me how much hype there is in the retail sector these days."
Just like any market-sell the sizzle,not the steak!


I do believe the Classic design by sheer mass, may have a more positive effect on overall performance?
Also, it has the longer arm.

As tzh21y mentions,  the Technics also is solid. More accurate as far as speed stability goes. I don't care for the aesthetic of the Technics. 

The VPI speed  accuracy shortcoming isn't a deal breaker for me. VERY subtle, and you may even know notice till you use the ADS controller.


jperry
2,453 posts
 
Make sure you are going to be happy with a unipivot tonearm. They take some getting used to and are more difficult to set up that a standard tonearm
rivinyl OP
117 posts
 
Yes I have heard the same. I’m just not sure the mofi is as sonically pleasing 
thanks!
rivinyl OP
117 posts
 
But since you brought it up ; what exactly do you mean regarding unipivot arms?
thankd
tablejockey
3,920 posts
 
IMO, there isn’t a big deal handling a unipivot arm.
You simply adopt a careful routine, and never RUSH things. It may appear to be strange, since the arm can flop around, but the cue is what keeps things in check.

Cue lever ALWAYS up, position arm over record,lower cue.

End of record, raise arm with cue, return to base. No issues.

Never understood users complaints?

Setup is straightforward, if you take your time,since  you have to repeat steps to get specs close.
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