VPI Scout vs Classic 1 (possible upgrade?)

[gerzom]

Hi, after living with my Scout for the last 4 months and loving every minute of it, the upgrade bug reared its ugly head again.

I'm wondering if it would be a big improvement when moving from my Scout (early model with acrylic platter) to a new Classic 1. If so what would be the areas that would mostly improve?
Im using a Dynavector DV 20x2L cartridge and an Electrocompaniet ECP-1 phono amp that would stay in place.

Thanks!

[miketuason]

Hi Gert, I too have the VPI Scout for about a year now with Lyra cartridge and loving every moment of it. It's too bad, I was just in Amsterdam last week for four days I could have listen to your system. I also bought lots of record at Concerto in Amsterdam. They have lots of good audiophile record as well.

[beowulf]

I would be interested in hearing impressions from VPI owners who have had or heard both as well.

[Good Times]

Owned both, I find with the same cart that I get lower background noise on the Classic, better control in the bass, and better resolution (separation improved too). Don't forget you get a better arm, not just a better table, and I think going from the acrylic to alum platter is a good move.

The other option I'd suggest would be to go 12" alum platter and the periphery ring.

[beowulf]

Originally Posted by Good Times

Owned both, I find with the same cart that I get lower background noise on the Classic, better control in the bass, and better resolution (separation improved too). Don't forget you get a better arm, not just a better table, and I think going from the acrylic to alum platter is a good move.

The other option I'd suggest would be to go 12" alum platter and the periphery ring.

Thank you for the comparisons and impressions of the 2 tables. I have a Rega RP6 now, but I think the Classic would be a solid and financially realistic step up from the Rega, so I hope to one day make a move in that direction.

[sanji]

The classic series is a significant upgrade from the Scout. Better sound staging & dynamics. Overall a better table.

[Bavarian05]

Originally Posted by sanji

The classic series is a significant upgrade from the Scout. Better sound staging & dynamics. Overall a better table.

I agree with this assessment. I have owned both and there is a significant upgrade from the Scout to Classic. Soundstage specificity and bass stability/definition come to mind most. Much more stable, realistic sound. Not that the Scout is poor in any of these areas, just that the Classic is a large jump up. The other thing to note (at least in my experience) is that the Classic is much easier to place. The Scout and my most recent table prior to the Classic - the Clearaudio Concept, were very susceptible to room feedback. The Classic seems to be designed with a much, much greater mass and also better isolation feet so as to make placement much easier and a lot less tweaky.