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VPI Scout

I picked up a Scout saturday.(my wife gave me the thumbs up) It has a Benz Micro Glider high output cart. Did I do good? The uni-pivot arm is really scary, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Am I set for a few years with the TT cart combo? Right now I am using the Creek MM phono stage, (which I feel is under rated) but I am planning on adding a phono stage to my BAT VK31SE. Any other advise from VPI owners?
I am excited about this purchase, but I can't talk to any of my freinds about it. They think I am already crazy for getting into this expensive hobby. They just don't understand my(our)obsession. At least my wife is accepting, her nickname is "the saint".
Jeff
jdodmead
wc65mustang
524 posts
 
Anybody using the Gingko Cloud 10 isolation platform with their Scout? Just wondering. Gingko quotes HW's favorable comments in their ads.
FYI, there is also a very nice looking dust cover that matches the isolation platform.
chazzbo
1,007 posts
 
Mustabg
Also check out the Machiuna Dynamica for isolation components.
Chazzbo
wc65mustang
524 posts
 
Chazzbo: Thanks for your comments. I've seen the Machina Dynamica Promethean but haven't heard much about it. At full retail it's about $150 more than the Gingko Cloud 10. However, there is substantial discounting on the Gingko if you search a little; I haven't checked actual selling price of the Promethean.
jsangelo
9 posts
 
Does the VPI Scout have the means for adjusting the rotational speed of the record via placing the drive belt on different parts of the pulley, for 33 AND 45?

If this is the case, how much speed variation is available, and in what increments (approximately)
slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
Yes - 33.33 and 45 only. Any further increments will require an SDS or similar motor controller
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