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What Turntable to Buy

I am going to buy a new tt and was wondering which one you would pick if you could have your choice between the Super Scoutmaster Signature or the VPI Aries 3 with the 10.5i arm. The Aries will come with either the SDS or the Outer Ring Clamp for the same price as the SSMS. Which one would you pick?
clarock
clfcarney
29 posts
 
I just got a Spacedeck 294 with the 12" arm and it is killer!
I think it is a good bit better than the regular Spacedeck(which is great).
Frankly,the 294 is better than any VPI,IMHO.
And it is only about 4 grand new.Probably too early to find a used one.
stevecham
3,298 posts
 
Aries 3 with JMW 10.5i arm
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
agree with audiofeil
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rauliruegas
9,123 posts
 
Dear Clarock: VPI with a better tonearm than the 10.5i.

Along with the Aries you could take a look to Acoustic Signature and Galibier TT alternatives: both are great sound designs.

Btw, which cartridge do you own or think to play on that TT?, the choose of a tonearm ( not for a TT ) is critical, that tonearm has to make a good match with the cartridge.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
mab33
101 posts
 
I can't help with the VPI choices, but Galibier is about to release the Serac, which will be more affordable than the Gavia or Stelvio. It shares a lot of the critical parts of Thom's more expensive designs and is probably worth looking into. I believe it will include an arm as well, though I think the actual model has yet to be determined. Anyways, just a thought:-).
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