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Super Scoutmaster or Teres?

I'm looking to upgrade my VPI HW19 Junior turntable and after speaking at length with Mike at VPI today, I'm close to deciding to get the Super Scoutmaster. Before doing so, I'm wondering if a Teres 245 or 255 turntable would be the better choice. With a $900 Origin Live tonearm, the Teres would cost about a thousand dollars less, and I've heard great things about their tables, especially their motors. On the other hand, I feel comfortable with the stability of VPI as a company and am impressed with the basic turntable that I have. I also like the outer ring clamp that they provide to hold down the vinyl. I'd like to hear your views.
mlkiz
c123666
871 posts
 
There is more than one model. I think he calls it the CM1 . Yes, the wooden one is exorbitantly priced and I'd go for a Schroder before that mostly for resale value. The other one can be had in a standard arm or a 12" arm and Carlos will set the arm up for the type cartridge you wish to use it with. Here is a link to a TNT Audio review:
http://www.tnt-audio.com/sorgenti/morsiani_e.html

Here is the link to Carlos' site and the page with the CM1 arm. He has all sorts of technical stuff explaining how he designs/why and builds the arm. My price quote was about a year ago and the dollar has continued sucking against the Euro so expect his prices to be a bit more.
mab33
101 posts
 
I contacted Carlo about the CM-1 and he responded today with "Sorry,the production is discontinued.
Best regards,Carlo Morsiani." I was surprised - anyone know the scoop?
c123666
871 posts
 
pity....and therein lies the problem with purchasing very low production hand made stuff...in a few years selling one used may be difficult for those that have one....VPI will still be in business and supporting its product more than likely.
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