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Is there a better table than S. Scoutmaster Ref ?

Here is the question:
Is there a turntable out there that is better or just as good as the fully decked out Super Scoutmaster Reference w/Rim drive, that costs less money?
It seems that the weak point of the VPI SSM Ref may be the arm. Perhaps there are tables out there for less money that have better arms that sound and perform better?
jbcello
cpk
190 posts
 
sp10 mkII in a good plinth...better
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syntax
2,193 posts
 
No, nothing on this Planet can beat a Rim drive :)
chashmal
605 posts
 
'Better' is highly subjective. There are those who would say Walker, Linn, and many others are 'better' to their tastes and systems.

What you like is best.
schipo
1,268 posts
 
Leave the Linn out of this, as far as a competitive design. Its day is gone and there are much better designs and the VPI is one of them.
sonofjim
557 posts
 
I have the SSM ref with rim drive and I really enjoy it but I am growing tired of being limitted to only one arm option. I am therefore planning to buy a multiarm capable table(likely Galibier). The SSM performs quite well. The build quality is good but others tables are built to tighter tolerances(albeit usually at a higher cost) One make to check out in a similar price range would be the Galibier Gavia or Serac with your choice of arms. Probably more table for the money though I'm by no means badmouthing the VPI.
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