Hi Jdodmead,
You have done very well indeed! I replaced a very old but reliable Thorens several months ago with the new VPI Scout and I have never heard my LP's sound better. Now to be sure the new tonearm and cartridge also play a role in the over all sound (along with my VPI record cleaning machine) but overall I love the analog sound that this unit is producing.
I am not familiar with your cartridge, as I am using a Grado Sonata and Clearaudio Aumun Beta, but I have heard good things about the Benz, so you will be fine.
The tonearm does take a little getting used to but after a bit it is just super. Easy to use and interchange if you have multiple arms. A great way to change cartridges!
Again congratulations and good listening.
Regards,
AEW
You have done very well indeed! I replaced a very old but reliable Thorens several months ago with the new VPI Scout and I have never heard my LP's sound better. Now to be sure the new tonearm and cartridge also play a role in the over all sound (along with my VPI record cleaning machine) but overall I love the analog sound that this unit is producing.
I am not familiar with your cartridge, as I am using a Grado Sonata and Clearaudio Aumun Beta, but I have heard good things about the Benz, so you will be fine.
The tonearm does take a little getting used to but after a bit it is just super. Easy to use and interchange if you have multiple arms. A great way to change cartridges!
Again congratulations and good listening.
Regards,
AEW