Help with Turntable selection

I have to agree with Viridian on this one. Everyone here on Audiogon seems to like their VPI's. I wonder how many of them actually have experience with the other High End brands. Have they been down in the analog trenches, dodging bullets from all the compromised, but highly regarded and well reviewed designs? I always enjoyed my Space Deck and it took me over a year of hemming and hawing, going back and forth,and comparing it to the twice as expensive Well Tempered Super before I finally surrendered and sold the Space Deck. It was not an easy decision. They are different animals, but both competed on a similar level, which says allot about the Space Deck's value. Now, have you considered the Well Tempered Amadeus?? If I had nothing right now, that is where I would put my hard earned analog money.

VPI at first guess - what cartridge are you considering?

I'm with Viridian and Hifiharv on the Nottingham and Well Tempered but would also include the Music Hall MMF-7 for your consideration.

The Scout is a decent table but the JMW-9 is not a good tonearm.

IMO

I have no financial interest in any of these brands.

My first table a few years ago was the Scout with the JMW-9 arm. Right out of the box I though it sounded very flat and uninvolving and was somewhat disappointed. After a few tweeks, an isolation stand, new cartridge, Mint tractor set up, it did become a decent sounding table but it took a newby quite a while to get there.

Thank you all for your suggestions and comments. I am leaning towards a Nottingham Space Deck (there are three for sale on Audiogon). Aesthetics have alot to do with my decision, I do like the design.
I am also trying to decide on a cartridge that would work well with the Nottingham & Space arm. My turntable will be dedicated to Jazz. I really do not want to end up churning Hi End turntables(like I have with rest of my system). I am currently happy with most of it.
Thanks again!, Greg