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VPI Scout 2 vs. Classic 1 vs MOFI ultradeck

Hi,
I am looking to upgrade my old Luxman PD 284 with Grado red turntable.  I have always desired a VPI table, in part as I grew up nearby their factory.  My spouse does not like the new sculpted plinths so I have been scouring the web for new old stock Classics.  I have found a few as well as a couple of Scout 2's which got some great reviews in the past. The rest of my system is a Leben 600 tube amp, LFD LE phone stage and vintage Spendor SP1 speakers.
Any opinions on the Classic  and the Scout 2 ( which won the all important wife's look test)?  Or should I bag the NJ connection and but a MOFI ultra deck, or the Funk Firm LSD?
mpomerantz
mpomerantz OP
98 posts
 
Thanks for the input.  It amazes me how much hype there is in the retail sector these days.

Have you any experience with the Scout 2?

Thanks again
MP
tablejockey
3,779 posts
 
Do a search, there should  be owners giving perspective on Scout/Classic comparison.

"It amazes me how much hype there is in the retail sector these days."
Just like any market-sell the sizzle,not the steak!


I do believe the Classic design by sheer mass, may have a more positive effect on overall performance?
Also, it has the longer arm.

As tzh21y mentions,  the Technics also is solid. More accurate as far as speed stability goes. I don't care for the aesthetic of the Technics. 

The VPI speed  accuracy shortcoming isn't a deal breaker for me. VERY subtle, and you may even know notice till you use the ADS controller.


jperry
2,430 posts
 
Make sure you are going to be happy with a unipivot tonearm. They take some getting used to and are more difficult to set up that a standard tonearm
mpomerantz OP
98 posts
 
Yes I have heard the same. I’m just not sure the mofi is as sonically pleasing 
thanks!
mpomerantz OP
98 posts
 
But since you brought it up ; what exactly do you mean regarding unipivot arms?
thankd
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