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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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secretguy
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I have a lowline VPI that has been excellent.

I would suggest that in addition to VPI, you look at Well Tempered. If I ever upgrade (doubtful) it would likely be to a WT.

inagroove
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I have a VPI that uses the Memorial 10.5 unipivot   tonearm.  Like many, I prefer the unipivot  design, but I want to share two essential 'tweeks'.

A. When installed, the tonearm rests in a 'cup', and VPI recommends the adding a viscous oil to this cup to dampen unwanted tonearm vibration (I got mine from VPI).  It really works - Simple, effective and no 'snake oil' needed ;-)

B. Purchase and use the 'Anti-Intuitive' counterweight accessory from Soundsmith.  Again, simple, effective and it makes tonearm set up a 1000x easier.

Good luck and enjoy your TT.

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2psyop OP
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Thanks to all who shared their experience. Not sure if I am going this route but if I do get a TT it will be a VPI model.

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