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VPI Scout...ET2 tonearm or JMW9

Hello, I am considering buying a Scout as an upgrade to my JR table rather than taking the MKIV path. As I already own a ET2 linear tracking tonearm, would it be reasonable to use this over the highly touted JMW9.

What opinion of the Scout can I get as opposed to upgrading the JR to a MKIV with the "black night" platter.

Thanx in advance
alun

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alun OP
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I just checked the VPI website and found that the HW19MKIV uses the same platter as the aries now with the inverted bearing. I'm also thinking that the ET will not fit on the Scout but I'm not so sure about keeping it as it's a bit finicky and I can't seem to get a setup jig to remount it.

Does anyone use the MK IV without the suspension?

Thanx
Alun
alun OP
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Thanx for all the responses. Your right!!! I think I'm going to pull my for sale add and simply upgrade the table with the new Aries platter and inverted bearing and maybe later the SAMA motor.

Alun
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