VPI Industries Super Scoutmaster

VERY low hours as I have next to no time to listen to my crazy expensive CD Audiophile system, let alone play LPs. I'm liljimi1 on Audiogon with $100's of thousands in deals and 100% positive feedback for 15 years. I WILL CONSIDER BREAKING UP TOTAL PACKAGE OF UNITS LISTED.

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Here is an excellent condition VPI Super ScoutMaster. Comes with the JMW 10.5 arm with Nordost upgraded cabling, RCA and XLR Termination blocks, rim drive and standard motor with 3 belt system, outer platter ring, upgraded clamp, feet, Analog Drive System, super platter (which is the best platter VPI made in history, this is quoting from VPI) etc... View all the photos for what is included and condition.
VPI Super Scoutmaster Reference rim-drive turntable ($8200; reviewed by Michael Fremer, Vol.32 No.2, February 2009)
It's surprising to note that the VPI Super Scoutmaster Reference Rim Drive turntable costs nearly $24,000 less than this year's worthy runner-up, the tank-like SME 20/12 'table with its arm. Though our reviewers awarded each turntable three first-place votes, the VPI earned a decisive victory with more votes overall. And while the difference in price between the two 'tables is staggering, it should come as no surprise that our writers were so impressed by the newest addition to VPI's Scout line.

In the Super Scoutmaster Reference Rim Drive, VPI's Harry Weisfeld has fused together several of his favorite design elements, borrowing the Super Platter and JMW-10.5i Memorial tonearm from the standard Super Scoutmaster Reference, and adding to them the Mini-TNT Stabilizer feet and dual-motor/flywheel module of VPI's top-of-the-line HR-X turntable. Most important, it sounded "fantastic," with a punchy, aggressive bottom end and a precise top-to-bottom coherence that kept Mikey listening long into the night. He called it "one of the best values of the true high-end turntables now available," and decided, "Unless you want to move into +$25,000 territory, you could buy one and be done." Now that's the kind of high-quality performance we're talking about!

Included mounted is a $3,000 Koetsu Black Goldline MC Cartridge. It has maybe 3 hours on it. AND IT WAS INSTALLED BY NONE OTHER THAN VPI THEMSELVES IN NJ. Their facility is only 1 hour from me. I drove it there and picked it up. NO FEDEX OR UPS ABUSE!!!

Specifications:
Anodized Aluminum Body
Copper Coil Wiring
Samarium Cobalt Magnet
Boron Cantilever
0.4 mV Output
10.8 g Net Weight
Recommended Tracking Force 1.8-2.0g
Recommended Load 80-1,000 ohms

Included is is the very reliable Clearaudio Balance Plus Phono Preamp in silver anodized aluminum. Switchable input (MC/MM) and selectable mode between unbalanced and balanced operation (bottom panel). Comes with the separate power supply unit, original box, manual, and US power cord (110V).

Total Retail New:
Turntable $8,200
Phono Preamp $2,750
Koetsu MC $3,000
Custom Plexiglass Cover $200
Will throw in the felt covered felt cabinet & stone top if you so desire...

LOCAL PICKUP ONLY!!! Branchburg NJ 908-391-2572 Thanks! Joel