Vpi Prime Scout (New) vs Well Tempered


I am a new member and I need some help. I'm looking for a new turntable to replace my Clearaudio Emotion with Concept mc cartridge and ended up in two choices: Vpi Prime Scout(New) with Kiseki Blue cartridge and Well Tempered Versalex with Soundsmith Zephyr cartridge. Is there anybody who has listened to these two choices in comparison? My music preferences are Jazz, classical, folk and indie music. Which is the best & most value for money choice for me?

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First off the tables are at two different prices points.  The well tempered  Versalex is one away from WT top player. I assume you would be buying that WT used and the VPI New?

I would suggest buying VPI used as well if you can setup a table. Used market comes with risks but is more bang for the buck. Risk can be mitigated with smart buying.

I personnel believe that you can't go wrong with either tables. Put this in context you are buying a really nice table no matter which direction you choose. 

Honestly the WT and VPI are just different flavors. From my extensive exposure to VPI and small experience with WT I could be very happy with either. 

VPI seems to have a wider sound stage and bigger sound. a More neutral sound and more forward. More bloom in the bass slightly rounded. 

The well tempered seems to be warmer. More laid back in presentation. A more taut bass. It does have a very nice almost tube sound in the mids but probably not as accurate at the VPI,

They are both really nice. Just different flavors. People love both and a lot of people say WT best VPI tables. I didn't feel that way just thought they were different sounding tables.