currently own a vpi scout, looking to upgrade

The reason I was looking at upgrading is I recently purchased a Benz ref s. It sounds amazing. I always thought for years that there was something wrong with my table only to find out it was the cartridge was faulty. This cartridge sounds phenomenal on the scout. I thought as good as this cartridge sounds on the scout it must sound amazing on a higher end table. I WS told by a friend that Benz cartridges sound especially good on VPI tables and basis graham combos. Just was wondering how much better it can possibly get and how much do I have to spend to see a real significant difference.

you gonna sell your scout?

@Islandmandan:

My opinion is that most of the upgrades offered by VPI are overpriced.

Now, ain't THAT the truth!

Upgrade the feet. The difference in the bottom end is not subtle.

Stanley, I assure you my JMW Signature was set up as well as humanly possible, at least by this human. Don't get me wrong, it was a very good sounding set up.

However, the fact that the Garrard 401, and Dynavector 501 (using either Soundsmith retipped XX2MKII or ESCCO modified Zu Denon 103R) is far superior to the best the Scout ever sounded. I understand the brand loyaly to VPI, I felt the same when I was an owner.

In audio, there are many, many ways to skin the proverbial cat, in fact, I find the possibilities mind-boggling, and as with a persons religous preference, I don't care what your preferences are. The longer I'm in audio, the more I find there are many more surprises, and lessons to be learned, waiting for me if I live long enough.

For example, I never thought I'd be happy with a 9 Wpc SET amp, yet I am. Just enjoy the experience, that's the important thing.

Regards,
Dan