VPI Scout to Michell Orbe SE

"I would wait and move higher up on either line before I changed;"
The Orbe SE is pretty much the top of the chain for a Michell table. The Orbe has the acrylic base and the hinged lid the SE is the spider version.
The scout is a very good table but I seriously doubt the Orbe SE is a sideways move from the Scout. I own a Gyro SE mkii and it bettered the scout when I was looking to buy. The Orbe SE will certainly best the Gyro SE and the Scout.

The Orbe SE comes with a great power supply upgrade for the motor that you can adjust the pitch to your liking , you don,t have to look for a better clamp and you don,t need to play around with mats either and it bests the Scout. Lastly it does look far better and whether people will admit it or not it does matter, certainly not as much as performance but it does matter.
If you can get an awesome deal and can afford to,I say try it and if your not convinced no problem to sell it after getting a great deal.
I bet the Scout goes up for sale though.IMHO.
Cheers

I had the wrong Michell model in mind, too much stuff out there these days.

the michell is a keeper for sure.

I am a happy Michell Gyro SE ii owner. It sounds great and looks even better

Someone advised me against using the Tecnoarm on an Orbe SE. According to him the Orbe SE is a good turntable. It is a bit more dark and romantic sounding compared to the Scout and the Tecnoarm does add to the sound of the Orbe SE. He says a SME 309, IV or V makes the Orbe come alive.

What is your opinion about this?

Anyway this Friday I'm going to an audio show and both an Orbe SE and Scout will be present there.