Next Upgrade for VPI Scoutmaster TT


My current analog setup consists of the following configuration:

VPI Scoutmaster TT
VPI SSM carbon-infused black Acrylic Platter
VPI JMW-9 Signature tonearm
VPI SDS Power Supply
VPI Center Weight
VPI Periphery Ring
Dynavector DV-20X Low MC Cartridge
Dynavector P-75 MK-II Phono Stage

I listen mostly to Jazz and Classical music and I'm very pleased with the overall sound of my analog setup.

If this was your analog setup, what would you upgrade for under $2000 US?
agiaccio
I'd upgrade the tonearm to the JMW-10.5i. Your setup is identical to mine. The only difference is I'm using the HR-X Minifeet and a Ray Samuels Audio Nighthawk phono preamp. My next upgrade will be to the 10.5i arm which is $1000 with the trade-in of the JMW-9 Signature.
I am a VPI and Dynavector dealer and have used a standard Scoutmaster and the 75 2 phono stage. The first thing I would do is to change the standard feet for Star Sound solid brass ones [1/4 20 thread]. This tightens up the bass and improves transient response in general. The standard aluminum feet with a rubber washer have a definite effect on the sound, I have tried them on a Scout, Scoutmaster and Aries extended and they improved all of them. My Aries came with the Mini TNT feet and I sold them after I tried these. I am a dealer for them but suggest you get them direct from the web site. Be persistent as they are essentially a one man company. The 75 is a great phono stage for the money, you can do better within your budget but it takes carful shopping. I got a Musical Fidelity Kw phono stage used for under $1400 and it is a considerable upgrade. But they are quite rare, I haven't seen one since. The Mini Basis phono stage shows up used for around $1000, I am currently using the big one and it is a great phono stage, according to one review the smaller one offers 90% of its performance. You don't say what ICs you are using on the phono. Go slow as you already have a very good set up but try the feet first, you will be surprised at the difference.
Hi Stanwal, which Star Sound solid brass feet would you recommend in the 1/4-20 thread size?

Threaded Audio Points:
http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/THREADED.HTML
If you do not have a Mint LP protractor I'd suggest that to get the most out of your cartridge. However, if you are going to upgrade your arm soon wait as you'll need a different Mint.

I like the feet from TTWeights, but they are spendy.