ARIES 3 OR SUPER SCOUTMASTER

I currently have a VPI Scoutmaster which I purchased for $2500.00. I am seeking to upgrade to either a Super Scoutmaster Signature which retails for $5500.00 and comes with the upgraded JMW-9 tonearm with Nordost wiring, SDS\speed controller, outer ring clamp and center weigth. I can send my current table back to VPI with $3000.00 to
acheive this upgrade. Now for my second option. Sell my Scoutmaster for $1500-$1700.00 and put the money toward an Aries 3 which comes with an upgraded JMW 10i tonearm which is 10 1/2 inches compared to the 9 inch on the Scoutmaster.
I always felt that the Scoutmaster was limited because it could only handle a 9 inch arm. Now I take the sale proceeds of my Scoutmaster and send VPI $4700.00 and I have an Aries 3, without the SDS, outer clamp and Center
Weight. I could then purchase the SDS, outer clamp and center weight later. My question is has anybody heard both
tables. Is the Aries 3 a better table than the Scoutmaster. It retails for $2200.00 more, but I don't want to make a decision by pricing alone. But I am swayed by the ability to use the 10 1/2 inch arm. Any help would be appreciated.