Phono Pre-amp for Analog Newbie

Lots of good stuff above, imho.
How does the scoutmaster price out against a used HRX is a question I'd be pondering.
I've enjoyed the dynavector 20xh & the Lyra Helicon sl on my Aries, depending upon how much cash you want to throw at it. (I also liked the Shelter 900 but that is a guilty pleasure because everyone sez it is a missmatch and honestly it was a bit exagerated on top and bottom but I loved it with rock and roll).
For phono stages, I'm very happy with a Hagerman technology trumpet & step up tranny & have read good reports on Jim's lower priced stuff also.

Much thanks to all. Great suggestions. I have loved the Bryston amps that I have had, so I am very interested in trying that phono-pre to start. Going to start with the Dynavector 17D MKII as well. Lots of positives on that, and the VPI 16.5 it is!!!

Thanks again.

A lot of great recommendations above...

After a year and a half of the "merry-go-round" I've finally settled on the following and feel no need to upgrade anything at this point...

Cartridge: Dynavector 20xL

Phono-Stage: Dynavector P-75 (operating in Dynavector's "PE" Mode with the 20xL this is pure magic...)

RCM: VPI 16.5 (I've run the Nitty Gritty's and this wipes the floor with them...)

Other: AIVS Record Cleaning Fluids and Disc Doctor Brushes; Last Stylus Cleaner and a bottle of Stylast

Prepare yourself to question all that money you've spent on digital gear and software over the past two decades...

The VPI Scout is a good choice but it's arm has no antiskating and is in serious need of damping. Music Fidelity makes a decent phono stage for around $400. Gotta get a good record cleaning machine like a lot of people have said. VPI 16.5 Also check out Last products. Especially the record preservative and Stylast. Good Luck!!
Chris

OK, I ended up with a McIntosh C2200, Clearaudio Solution with RB300 tonearm, BenzMicro Glider H2 cartridge. Still not all hooked up.