VPI Scout 1.1 Turntable /Ortofon 2M Blue

Description

About this product:
The
VPI Scout
is Music Direct's best-selling
VPI
turntable. Demand for this table is so great;
VPI
can barely keep up. The
Scout
has all the features you want in a high-end turntable: an outboard motor, a precision machined acrylic platter, and the amazing
JMW-9
tonearm. The
Scout
is so simple to set-up, you can have the table up and running in just minutes. The sound is fast and detailed, closer than you might expect to the performance of
VPI's
reference
HR-X
at a fraction of its cost. The
Scout
is worthy of the world's finest cartridges.
"Go hear the VPI Scout right away. It's hard to imagine another way of spending this kind of money that will add this much to your system!"
– Art Dudley,
Stereophile
Bottom line: The
VPI Scout
is one the best values in all of analog!
Music Direct
can help you make the right cartridge choice and we have the experience to set your turntable up properly!  Call any
Music Direct
analog consultant for more information on adding a
Scout
to your system.
'If you want to experience a huge taste of analog heaven without the hellish pricetag, the VPI Scout deserves your attention.'
– Editor’s Choice Award,
The Absolute Sound
”The Scout blew me away with its control, detail, and zest for the music. I loved it. It’s hard to think why anyone would want more!”
– Jacob Heilbrunn,
The Absolute Sound
, 2008 Golden Ear Awards
The
JMW-9
tonearm is the perfect complement to the Scout, offering all of the advantages of a unipivot tonearm at a bargain price. The arm has a low friction bearing mounted on a solid stainless steel rod with markings to set VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle). As with the more expensive
JMW-10
and
JMW-12
arms, the tonearm assembly of the
JMW-9
can be removed and replaced in seconds, allowing instant cartridge changes with multiple armwands. An RCA junction box allows any RCA-terminated interconnects to be used. There are two versions of the
JMW-9, Standard and Signature.
The
JMW-9
Standard
is the award-winning stock tonearm for the Scout.  A unipivot design, the
JMW-9 Standard
's single point of contact causes less friction than standard gimbaled designs.  This means the
JMW-9 Standard
is quieter, more dynamic and a better tracker than most other designs.  No wonder it's so popular!
The
VPI Scout
is fairly compact measuring only 19" x 13" x 4".
SKU:
UTRA1529215
Warranty:
This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.
What's Included:
Factory packing, tonearm, spindle shaft, counterweight, motor, power cord, stylus force gauge, screw-in cone feet (4x), drive belt, cartridge head shell screws (4x), Allen keys (2x), owner's manual, platter w/mat, and tonearm rest. Missing the anti-skate filament line. This is not a required item to use this turntable.
Notes:
7/10 condition, with a slight scuff on the plinth, and a few scratches on the platter.  Overall presents incredibly well.  All functions tested, and the unit is sonically perfect.  Supplied Ortofon 2M Blue has less than an hour on the cartridge.
Shipping Policy:
If you require shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, please contact us first before making an offer.
Tax Information:
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