I have a Superscoutmaster/rim drive, and the addition of Bearpaws was a MAJOR step up. Increased ease, low bass, clean and clear mids, and sweet highs, increased depth and focus. I've heard the same when used on all VPI tables. Why YOU are getting something less is a puzzlement. If they are indeed Bearpaws, get in touch with (I forgot his name now), and he will fix the problem. I am really sold on Bearpaws...and never heard them do anything but improve the table.
VPI Classic---replacing stock feet: my experience
Anyone considering using heavy brass footers to replace the stock feet on their VPI Classic may want to think twice. After reading about this being a "major upgrade", I tried it. Well, not only did it not make any sonic improvement (whatever that was supposed to be), but the brass footers had the effect of amplifying the sound of the turntable's motor. A constant and distressing low, pulsating hum was introduced just below the music, and it was particularly obvious during quiet passages. Any anticipated sonic improvement, had it manifested, inevitably would have been rendered useless by this motor hum. My VPI Classic sits on a Mapleshade component rack with 2" maple shelves, with nothing between the footers and the top shelf, so YMMV.