First turntable, part II

[gerzom]

I thought I had set my mind on the Rega RP3 as my first turntable until I stumbled upon a used VPI Scout last weekend.
Although above budget (again) I think this would be a better option for me, knowing my urge for upgrades.......

Are there any things I should be looking out for when buying a used VPI Scout?

Thanks!!

[Mikado463]

Gert, congrats on the VPI ! be carefull with cartridge set-up for azimuth can be a little tricky with uni-pivot arms.

as for cart suggestions at your price point I have three...........

Sumiko Blue point- HO MC
Denon DL-103R - LO MC
Ortfon 2M Bronze - MM

I would only consider the Denon if you have enough gain with your phono stage. I believe it's output is .25mv or less

[gerzom]

Pulled the trigger today on the VPI Scout and a Dynavector DV-20X2L cartridge (why do I even bother with giving myself a budget ........ )

Everything should be installed here on Thursday, can't wait to spin my forst record!!

[Maks]

That sounds like a great setup, did you buy a phono stage as well?

[Mikado463]

Originally Posted by gerzom

Pulled the trigger today on the VPI Scout and a Dynavector DV-20X2L cartridge (why do I even bother with giving myself a budget ........ )

Congrats !!

Originally Posted by Maks

That sounds like a great setup, did you buy a phono stage as well?

if not be sure it has enough gain to satisfy the low output of your cartridge

[gerzom]

Originally Posted by Maks

That sounds like a great setup, did you buy a phono stage as well?

Thanks, no phono stage just yet. Im going to start with my old Project phono box and save up for and upgrade in the very near future.

[gerzom]

Originally Posted by Mikado463

Congrats !!



if not be sure it has enough gain to satisfy the low output of your cartridge

Thanks!

I'm going to save up for a phone stage. Thinking of either a Dynavector 75 mkIII or even go for an (used) Electrocompaniet ECP-1 to keep it all in the family.

[gerzom]

Yessssssss, my vinyl rig is here (well, parts of it )







Still playing with the old Project phono box for now, but I found an Electrocompaniet ECP-1 phono stage, that will be shipped on Monday, so then we can do the final tweaks, but for now, I'm one happy camper

[psi310398]

Originally Posted by gerzom

Thanks, no phono stage just yet. Im going to start with my old Project phono box and save up for and upgrade in the very near future.

Gert-Jan,

I love Electrocompaniet stuff!

You might want to try their ECP 1 phono stage as it sounds much better than its very reasonable price suggests - you could get one second hand for between 350-450 Euro. You can then upgrade the wall wart power supply when budget permits! I imagine it would have very good synergy with the rest of your kit.

Peter

Edit - while drafting this note, I see you have formed the same conclusion!

[psi310398]

Gert-Jan

When you have recovered fiscally from the outlay on the new phono stage, the ECP-1 power supply upgrade is from Mackenzie Hi Fi (£299) and really does put the stage in a new league!

Best

P