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

Should I pursue analog? Invest maybe 3 or 4 grand in a table and start buying records? Some stuff sounds really good on Vinyl but it's an expensive endeavor and NEW records aren't cheap. Plus thos pops and noise and a lot of setup required. Love the vintage aspect of it. Some records sound truly amazing on a really good table and cartridge. Take the plunge? Or buy a better DAC and dont look back!!! Lol. 
jeffvegas
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artemus_5
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@rauliraugas 

Again,  This is the reason I suggested that he would need the Pet Riggle VTAF so as to have that adjustment.
fleschler
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@chakster  I agree with all you wrote concerning DD tables except for the last statement.  Note that VPI makes belt, rim and DD driven tables, all with noteworthy, high quality sound potential. It's not a matter of quality, only the end result that a buyer should consider.
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Bought the VPI as well and going back and forth the old VPI Scoutmaster SMOKES the REGA RP10. Going to see if I can exchange the Rega for a DAC. The VPI is WAY more quiet. NOW there is bass in the music. The arm sucks though. Very wobbly and unstable but the overall sound is amazing.  REGA is overrated. 
jeffvegas OP
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I also heard the VPI DIRECT DRIVE. WHOOOAH!!! OK your are right direct drives CAN sound good. Take about dynamics!!! Better than HRX belt drive!!!
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Since I already own a ton of records I bought new over the last 60 years, I do have excellent, but old  turntables and cartridges, however, I definitely would not have kept everything except for the expense and inconvienence. 
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