Any experience with VPI Super Prime scout with 10.5 inch tone arm


I was wondering if anyone has any experience with VPI Super Prime scout with 10.5 inch tonearm or just VPI turntables in general and if the arms are any good?

Thinking about adding a turntable to my rig but the last time I tried an old vintage one.. it was a train wreck. Back in the 1980s I had a Thorens TD320 that was pretty good... but didn’t have a good cartridge or phono preamp.

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I’m a long time owner of the original VPI Scout with Uni-Pivot arm. I upgraded to the 10.5” 3D tonearm a couple years ago and am completely satisfied. I don’t mind the wobble of the uni-pivot tone arm and of the opinion it tracks better than a non pivot arm (my opinion). I’ve had the itch to upgrade to a more expensive TT, but every time I go and listen to other brands I can’t hear a noticeable difference.

Another VPI Prime Scout / 10.5 3D Printed Unipivot happy camper. I know some people think unipivots are the evil spawn of Satan, but the fact is they have no bearing slop, no bearing chatter, and no binding. And for the life of me I've never seen it wobble when playing. The 10.5" length minimizes tracing error with my Hana SH cart, and the VPI adjustable height mechanism more than compensates for the awkward counterweight setting.  I've had zero problems with acoustic feedback so kudos to VPI for the plinth and feet. Finally, there's the overall appearance. The thick plinth and thicker, 22lb (!) platter combined with the washing machine sized motor make a ... uhh ... massive ... statement. It's industrial art, and i like it. I suppose I could chase some unobtainable goal for a lot more money, but for under $5k with cart, I am very satisfied.

I have a Superscoutmaster with 3D arm....it's fine....if one doesn't like the wobble, put on 2nd pivot....very cheap and good.

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I have one that I upgraded to the 10" 3D reference gimbaled arm. I think the gimbaled is a vast improvement over the unipivot. I also added the Prime signature feet with Segue Iso Acoustic isolators in place of the rubber ones and the matching platform. Its listed on Us Audio mart right now