currently own a vpi scout, looking to upgrade

Have you considered the Well Tempered Labs Amadeus TT? Talked to other audiophiles and dealers who all concurred that this table is superior to the VPI Classic. I'm going to give this table a try. Maybe worth a audition for you..

Great comments above.

I second Stan's (Stringreen) comment about a cartridge upgrade. I used to own the Delos ... it's a "Tony The Tiger" great cartridge. But I moved up to the Kleos, its bigger brother. IMO, the Kleos is even better.

I also think Mat Weisfeld (VPI) is putting some good options out there for you too. I own an early version basic Classic plinth. I've made a number of incremental upgrades that have noticeably improved its performance, such as a DIY install of the Classic 3 base and wand, a VPI periphery ring and steel record clamp. My next tweak is to install a VPI 300 rpm motor as a DIY project. After that, Bear Paws.

Nobody local sells well tempered. I would hate to guess about something like this. Might be worth looking into. Love the sound I am getting right now from the scout and ref s. Great combination.

FWIW, Stereophile just did a review on this 'table. ( Well Tempered Labs Amadeus Mk. II.) The review seemed positive. I purchased this Mk. II version used in mint condition. I will keep you posted if you are interested. I'm in the process of set up and looking for some interconnects that will work with this TT. I currently own a Rega RP-6 and I am fairly confident the Well Tempered table will be a upgrade.

I am trading my scoutmaster on a Rega rp8 which I should have in a few days. I was going to do all the upgrades for vpi including the 3b arm but I couldn't justify the price. Rega 8 is reasonably priced at 3k with the apheta cartridge. I will let you know how it sounds compared to the scoutmaster