The addition of the feet is only a mild improvement. The change from the 9 inch sig to the 10.5 is a minor improvement except that it is easier to dial in VTA if that is important to you. The heavy platter, the SDS, the ring clamp are all worthwhile improvements. It pays to upgrade so that you can have your desired table and pay for it as your budget allows. It is also instructive and pleasurable to listen to the new upgrade and hear the improvements...a growing experience.
Upgrades for Scoutmaster, In order of improvement?
Hello all,
I am looking to buy a VPI Scoutmaster table, and am trying to configure a table with the various improvements and upgrades to match my budget. The question is this:
In your opinion, what is the order of importance of the upgrades I have listed below? Or, in order words, which upgrades give you the most bang for your buck, and which upgrades will improve the sound of the table the most?
Here is the list of upgrades in order of cost. My starting point is the basic Scoutmaster table.
1. Mini HRX feet upgrade.
2. Ring clamp and heavy center weight.
3. SDS speed controller.
4. From JMW-9+ Sig tonearm to the JMW-10.5i tonearm.
5. From the Acrylic platter to the new heavyweight platter.
6. From the Scoutmaster table with single motor to the Super Scoutmaster table with the flywheel motor.
Thanks for your comments. It will be fun to read you opinions.
Joe