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VPI Scout

"Rather, this is a flat-out, unconditional, "Holy Mother of Crap, I can't believe how good this thing is" recommendation. It's hard to imagine another way of spending $****.** that will add this much to your system." - Art Dudley - Sterophile

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Re-introducing the audio world to the best-selling VPI table of all time! Better than the old one, better than it should be at this price! The Scout has become one of the world's best-reviewed turntable! The Scout is so simple to set-up, you can have the table up and running in just minutes. 

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Click here to download the Scout Manual

 

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The Turntable:

  • 1.25" thick premium textured vinyl covered MDF bonded to a 12 gauge steel plate.

  • Machined 1 3/8" thick 6061 aluminum platter.

  • Platter rotates on an oil bath bearing and fitted to shaft with a #2 Jacob’s Taper for a concentric rigidly mounted coupling.

  • The bearing has a PEEK thrust disc and machined graphite impregnated brass bushings using a Thompson Engineering 60 Rockwell case hardened shaft.

  • 300 RPM AC synchronous motor is contained in a separate steel housing and drives the platter with smooth, quiet operation.

  • Includes a screw down record clamp that eliminates warps

  • Cartridge not included

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Specifications:

  • Wow and flutter:   .08% WRMS

  • Speed Accuracy:  .08%

  • Rumble: >78db down

  • Overall Dimensions 21 ⅜" x 15 ¾"

  • Footprint is 19 ½" x 13 ¾"

  • 54 lbs packing weight
     

Available Upgrades:

  • Prime Platter

  • VTA on the Fly

  • Periphery Ring (only compatible with Prime Platter)

  • Stainless Steel Center Weight

  • 3D Printed tonearm

  • Analog Drive System (ADS)

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