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VPI SCOUTMASTER UPGRADE TO ?

I currently have a VPI Scoutmaster and considering an upgrade. To go to the Super Scoutmaster which includes to the best of my knowledge the following: 1. HRX motor assembly, 2. Outer ring and inner clamp 3. SDS controller
Also I would consider the new JMW-9 signature Arm. The total cost of the above would be about $6000.00, about $3500.00 out of pocket to upgrade. Would I be better off
selling my Scoutmaster, take a loss and purchase something
else? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
kjl
dsremer
210 posts
 
I upgraded from the Scout to the SuperScoutmaster. TO MY EARS IT MADE A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. Try Elusive Disc Inc. They offered me a deceant trade in and now offer the Super with the upgraded arm.
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
FWIW, Harry Pearson recently chose the Super Scoutmaster for a "Golden Ear" award, and commented that its performance was very close to the VPI TNT-HRX (at half the price).
ije
29 posts
 
You can upgrade your Scoutmaster to the SuperSCoutMaster cheaper than that by retaining the original ScoutMaster plinth (which I actually prefer over the SSM shorter plinth) and upgrading with the new HRX single motor/flywheel combo which is $600 cheaper than the dual motor unit.

That upgrade path per Harry Weisfeld (VPI) gives you full SuperScoutMaster upgrade. The only difference is a tad slower start-up time for the platter to reach full speed. Giving the platter a little push to get it going VS $600 extra mullahs is a no brainer IMHO.
tqt2005
2 posts
 
Due to Christmas season with 3 young kids and a wife, I have not upgraded my scoutmaster to the superscoutmaster with jmw9signature arm yet ( Hopefully in January 2006) but I listened to this combo at a local dealer with the same set-up as my system and it's simply breathtaking. I bought my scoutmaster from these guy, therefore, they give me full credit for the updgrade. Send them an email to see what they can do for you as they seem pretty reasonable (sales@levisaudio.com). Good luck...
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