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What tonearms are compatible with a Scoutmaster?

I can see from VPI's site that the 10.5i is compatible, but the 12.7 tonearm page doesn't mention compatibility.

Are there other brands of tonearms compatible with a Scoutmaster?

I currently have a Sig JMW-9 and plan on getting a Dynavector XV-1s and want to get a suitable tonearm.

Thanks in advance.
madfloyd
mjglo
127 posts
 
VPI sells an armboard for an SME arm. I have an SME IV.Vi on my Aries 3 with a Lyra Skala mounted, very easy to set up and work with. I don't think the 12.7 VPI arm will fit on the Scoutmaster.

Mike
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Why not simply upgrade the table and tonearm together?

An excellent tonearm and average cartridge will outperform an average tonearm and excellent cartridge all day long.
madfloyd OP
411 posts
 
Any table suggestions? I'm not familiar with anything but VPI (only been into analog for about 6 months or so).
jaiello
50 posts
 
Check out the tables from Avid. I switched a few years ago from the VPI Aries to the Avid Volvere and have never regretted it. The VPI tables seem to sound a bit slow kind of like quicksand compared to a lively table like the Avid. The Avid goes well with the SME arms as well.
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