Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS.

Ferrari "better" than a Porsche?

No.

Heh. I should have left it at the guitars. 

Porsche, there is no substitute.  

@helomec

 I stated, "with exception of Soundsmith carts." Learn how to read.

Oops, my mistake. 
But then it's just like my argument how inconvenient the MC cartridges really are. Does that mean a Hana charge 80% of retail to rebuild or completely change their cart officially via distributors ?  

Project will do the trick instead of spending 3 grand.

Project is very bad belt-drive turntable, it's really the lowest quality even compared to some other belt drives, but if you will upgrade the cartridge even this turntable will give you more. 

Why don't you just look for Direct Drive instead of Belt Drive ?

 Worried though about the future of record production with that record plant that was destroyed by fire in Cali.

They made lacquers. You have many pressing plants in USA and there are many in Europe too. But more important: we have billions of vintage vinyl available in the stores for entire life. 

You have the same table I have.  The Carbon Debut, wasn't happy with the setup.  Tried cleaning the records with a cheap cleaner, under $100.  Was tired of all the static and pops.  Upgraded to a VPI classic 2 with a  Ortofon Quintet Black $3800.  Was not happy with the sound thru an old NAD stereo receiver.  Upgraded to a Parasound Pre and Jolida Phono preamp.  Have not changed a thing except for speakers, but that is a different subject.  The reason I went with VPI is the classic is built like a tank, not much to go wrong with it.  Wait for an online closeout or buy used.  Enjoy your 25 albums and stream new music to find something you like, then buy it on Vinyl.  Buy Mo-Fi albums and return the ones that sound bad.  Invest in a new cleaning machine and your set, til you want to upgrade something.  Enjoy, life is too short.