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Upgrade Superscoutmaster or Buy Classic 3?

I have a superscoutmaster with the 9 inch signature arm and the older black platter,not the superplatter.

I plan on upgrading it with the classic platter,rim drive and probably the classic 3 tonearm.I could do this in steps,rim drive and platter,then tonearm,or visa,versa.

I could sell the ssc and get the classic 3 which already has the tonearm and the platter.Any thought on which way to go would be appreciated.Since , I already have the ssc, would you upgrade it and skip the classic 3?

My cartridge is a Dynavector XX2mk11 and the phono stage is a Zesto Andros.I had read the review in the magazine enjoy the music of adding the rim drive and the classic platter which took the ssc to a much higher level of fidelity.
Thanks
moonguy
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viridian
4,184 posts
 
The easy answer is to sell the Superscoutmaster and buy the Classic 3 if that is your direction.

Why? Well, if you ever go to sell the Superscoutmaster after all of the upgrades that you do, price will be hard to determine and buyers will not necessarily be looking for something that is neither fish nor fowl. You will also end up selling the tonearm seperately and the platter as well when you do the upgrades. To me it would be more trouble than it's worth. YMMV
hiendmuse
257 posts
 
Viridian, I disagree. The Super Scoutmaster Reference Rimdrive has been very well received and reviewed. It will have value in the future on the open market if ever resold in its entirety. The sum of its parts yields a highly musical, accurate and satisfying playback.
bpoletti
1,004 posts
 
If you're just thinking of selling your table and getting a Classic 3, then that's the route to take. But if you're really interested in performance, then upgrade the SSM.
moonguy OP
143 posts
 
Thanks for the comments so far.In order,what upgrade would you purchase first,platter,rim drive or tone arm in a 3 part upgrade process?

hiendmuse
257 posts
 
I would first do the Rimdrive, then the Classic Platter, then the 10.5i tonearm.
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