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VPI Scout

Hi all I bought a VPI scout here on the gon with no motor or tone arm , and trying to set it up is going to be a project ..

I bought a motor for it and it's a Hurst/300 need to make a pod for it ..

I pickup a rega rb300 they say that it's a drop in for it i just don't see it since the shaft of the tonearm is short and the nut dosn't make it to tighten the arm . do i need to buy anything to make it work ...

Here am thinking this was going to be a easy project and now am stump ..

I also would like the dimension of the motor housing so I can make one or should I just buy the housing from VPI ..

So any help is appreciated and many thanks in advance to all ...
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elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Turntables are not 'easy' unless you buy a complete one.
Changing arms is a huge undertaking for a beginner.
This is more for other newbies, than for the op.
Do not buy an incomplete TT. Never buy one missing some part. (counterweights missing are common, you will NEVER find one...)
It is NOT easy to fix, not to get parts together to work.
A strange motor, and what pulley? a different arm? and the drilled hole in the wrong location?
Ahh just sad for the op here.
tbromgard
787 posts
 
I would contact VPI for help and/or go to a high-end shop in your area.
redglobe
218 posts
 
Take a look at Pete Riggle VTA products for Rega arms. Also, check DIY motors on Ebay (Absolutely HiEnds) or Google DIY Hifi Supply.

I assume your are on a budget and have some DIY skills.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
Luckily you weren't burdened with a VPI tonearm.

Good luck.
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czbbcl
1,699 posts
 
Not an EASY project.
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