Re: Jaybo's observation about "weight" and balance parallels mine when I took the Scout out of the box and set it up on the top shelf of a Billy Baggs rack, which is 3/4" mdf with formica veneer. However, when the Scout is set up on a thick maple platform, it's sound is transformed for the better. The missing weight and balance is there in abundance when sited on a good support.
VPI Scout vs. Thorens 165
Why is a new (or used) VPI Scout a better analog source than a vintage Thorens 165 or 166? Or, is it?