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

Dear @jeffvegas : """  I am focusing on a solid table to build a analog foundation on. """

I agree with @fleschler  VPI as TT is better than the Project or Rega as BD TTs and agree with him that unipivots are not for LPs.

The Technics I liked to you is really inexpensive but it can challenge any TT over 10K. Technics was in the audio several years before VPI or other BD manufacturers and Technics is member of the gigant Matushita japanese enterprice with all its resources for research and manufacturer qualuity second to none.

Technics is not only a first rate DD TT but comes with very good gimbal ( low friction bearings. ) bearing and uses magnesium as build material that is self dampened and this tonearm is a true cartridge foundation. We have to remember that cartridge/tonearm combination is one audio item due to extremely dependent/relationship in between cartridge and tonearm.
The Technics removable headshel tonearm design permits to mate every single cartridge with the tonearms because you can have several different weigth, different build material and different building shape headshells to mate any cartridge characteristics. Along all those you can change the headshell wires  for better ones ( this is really a critical point. ) and latter on you can rewire the tonearm with a silver wire that's really good.

No one can't go wrong with Technics.

Now, I don't know why you are sticked with BD TT maybe because you could think that a external motor can give you lower noise/distortion levels but things are not in that way not with Technics DD TT or other DD units.
Example the Technics  vintage SP10MK3 came with a SN figure of -92db and the vintage Pioneer Exclusive P3a with an outstanding -95db !! no single vintage or today BD can compare it, all BD are far away of those real DD specs.  As many of us I think that you need to learn by your self with less imagination by your self. You need to " work " with facts.

@helomech  that DAC with the latest AKM device for only 700.00 is a state of the art bargain today. Thank's for the link.


Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.

CHAKSTER YOU DONT KNOW AUDIO GEAR TOO WELL AND SHOULDNT BE ON AUDIOGON.

Why do you use capslock ?

Even Raul advised you a brand new Technics SL1200G, our Uberwaltz did the same and advised you Direct Drive turntables, you just wasting your time with all those Belt Drives, i’m afraid you just don’t understand what is a turntable/tonearm and your thread is pointless. You just asking same question ignoring what people telling you, those who tried to help (like myself).

If you think i don’t know audio gear very well then look at my system or on my second system., or more. Not to mention many other turntables, all tonearms and cartridges i have on hands.

Look for serious Japanese Direct Drive, not your Rega and other funny looking overpriced bad quality belt drive crap that can’t even rotate on constant speed.

Use the belt on your pants, it is much better there, not on a turntable.

Direct drives are junk. You never connect a motor to the deck and platter. Vibration. Direct drive is for low end record players. Virtually every 100k dollar table is BELT.  Technics is not EVEN close to same league as VPI or REGA. Unless YOU ARE A DISC JOCKEY. 

@jeffvegas
The problem with asking questions here anymore is that you will get 50 different answers from people who’s knowledge is questionable but their bias is not. Direct drive, belt drive, idler drive, gumball arm, uni pivot and now DJ tables which came into vogue when the cheap idler drive TT became all the rage, 7-8s ago.  AAMOF, CHEAP seems to be the criterion for all things audiophool today. I’ve tried to stay away from endorsing my bias (VPI) But IMO, the Scoutmaster is a good start and will serve you well as a base of knowledge. Especially at $1500. The uni pivot arm is different and wobbles because its on a uni-pivot point. But its no problem if you use the cue lever which you should do with any arm. Use the SM and then if you want to upgrade, sell it for little (if any) loss and move on. By that time you will have zeroed in on whatever path you want to go. The key is research and knowing the players and learning what you like

Forget the streaming for the time. You will need to focus on one thing at a time. get your vinyl established & the go for the streaming.Never upgrade 2 components at a time. Too many variables to make a proper assessment. So now you have 51 opinions. Enjoy whatever route you take. Just take one. If you don’t like it, try again.That too is education.

Artemus , NOW that sounds like good advice.