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Super Scoutmaster or Teres?

I'm looking to upgrade my VPI HW19 Junior turntable and after speaking at length with Mike at VPI today, I'm close to deciding to get the Super Scoutmaster. Before doing so, I'm wondering if a Teres 245 or 255 turntable would be the better choice. With a $900 Origin Live tonearm, the Teres would cost about a thousand dollars less, and I've heard great things about their tables, especially their motors. On the other hand, I feel comfortable with the stability of VPI as a company and am impressed with the basic turntable that I have. I also like the outer ring clamp that they provide to hold down the vinyl. I'd like to hear your views.
mlkiz
pmotz
412 posts
 
I think you mean the Teres would cost $1000 MORE than the Scoutmaster. The 245 starts at $2450 without arm. I would suspect the Teres is the better table, but others will have to gage the improvement since I have no experience with it. I will add that VPI told me the Scoutmaster would be a significant improvement over my HW-19, so I too am considering the Scoutmaster.
twl
3,251 posts
 
I never compared the Scoutmaster to the Teres.

However, in other listening tests available here in the Audiogon archives, and on AA, the Teres mid-line models compared favorably over the higher-line VPI models such as the TNT5.

Thus, I suspect that the Teres would be a better performer, but it is always best to audition if you can. Each listener has to decide this kind of thing personally.
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sbank
3,379 posts
 
Pmotz,
The original question is regarding the SUPER Scoutmaster($5k), not the Scoutmaster($2400).

Unfortunately, I've never been able to hear the Teres tables, although I hope to. Any Philly area Teres owners out there? I know a bunch of us that want to come over for a listen. Drinks are on us! Cheers, Spencer
edle
235 posts
 
Get the turntable which using STAND ALONE MOTOR......
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