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DEALER IN N.Y. TO UPGRADE SCOUTMASTER

I currently have A VPI Scoutmaster and with a Clearaudio
Discovery Cartridge. I have a Cary 306/200 which I use as a transport and a Thor Audio Dac. I find that the sound of my CD's are more detailed clearer and more dynamic. Now the
prevailing thought seem to be that a properly set up turntable will sound better than the best digital. Well maybe I should upgrade my Scoutmaster to a Super Scoutmaster with the new JMW 9 signature arm with the
better wiring, etc. But, I thought about sending it back to VPI directly, but I'd rather have a dealer in the New York area do the upgrade for me and set up the table. I am willing to take one more shot at vinyl. I have purchased
some really good vinyl such as Eva Cassidy songbird, but most of the time with no cleaning, no fuss, the cd sounds better. I have a pair of Quadd 988's with Thor linestage, phonestage and tpa 150 monblocks. So I would appreciate
if there was a New York dealer that could set up my table
and truly one that is "expert". I don't see throwing another $3300.00 into my Scoutmaster to a Super Scoutmaster unless somebody that really knows what he is doing can set it up. I'm still looking for that supposedly superior vinyl sound. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
kjl
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marakanetz
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Try W4 between Broadway and Mercer St just opposite of the Tower Records. They're auth. dealers of VPI. I don't remember their precise name but you may find them right next to "Other Music" store(which I would also recommend you to visit)

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stew3859
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Try Toys From The Attic in White Plains on Mamaroneck Avenue. They are a VPI dealer and Mario can expertly set up your table as well.
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moemoney
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Hi I live in New York City also and have the Scout Master as well and my turn table / cartridge are way better then my CD player. By that I mean there is way more dynamics and the treble is on another level, just more open, more detail I guest my question to you is what phono pre-amp are you using and what the rest if your system consist of? And also why go to a dealer when you can get on the Garden State parkway and drive to VPI within 30 minutes from Brooklyn, Or just give Mike or Harry a call, they can put you in the right direction.
porziob
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Welcome to the real world. Superior pops & clicks ahead even with assiduous record care.
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rauliruegas
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Dear Kjl: +++++ " Any suggestions would be welcomed. " +++++

About the NY dealer, I think that VPI can tell you if there is some one at NY area that can do that job.

Of course that that up-grade could help you and I think that a different tonearm that could be a better match for your Discovery could help too.

+++++ " if there was a New York dealer that could set up my table
and truly one that is "expert". " +++++

This statement could tell me that perhaps you need to re-align your cartridge. I know very well the Discovery and is a very fine performer and maybe you are not taking out all the Discovery virtues. I think too that the people at Clearaudio can help you to take out all the best from the Discovery, ask them.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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