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VPI Scout

I picked up a Scout saturday.(my wife gave me the thumbs up) It has a Benz Micro Glider high output cart. Did I do good? The uni-pivot arm is really scary, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.
Am I set for a few years with the TT cart combo? Right now I am using the Creek MM phono stage, (which I feel is under rated) but I am planning on adding a phono stage to my BAT VK31SE. Any other advise from VPI owners?
I am excited about this purchase, but I can't talk to any of my freinds about it. They think I am already crazy for getting into this expensive hobby. They just don't understand my(our)obsession. At least my wife is accepting, her nickname is "the saint".
Jeff
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a_e_watkins
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Hi Jdodmead,

You have done very well indeed! I replaced a very old but reliable Thorens several months ago with the new VPI Scout and I have never heard my LP's sound better. Now to be sure the new tonearm and cartridge also play a role in the over all sound (along with my VPI record cleaning machine) but overall I love the analog sound that this unit is producing.

I am not familiar with your cartridge, as I am using a Grado Sonata and Clearaudio Aumun Beta, but I have heard good things about the Benz, so you will be fine.

The tonearm does take a little getting used to but after a bit it is just super. Easy to use and interchange if you have multiple arms. A great way to change cartridges!

Again congratulations and good listening.

Regards,

AEW
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