VPI Scout turntable with JMW-9 tonearm and dustcover
- Currently unavailable. We don't know if this item will again be back in stock. For alternative stylus replacements, refer to Related Products below.
The VPI Scout turntable is one of the best-reviewed turntable on the planet! The lowest priced turntable in Stereophile's Class B, the VPI Scout has broken price to performance records all over the world.
For improved stability and damping, the Scout's chassis is made from 1 1/8" thick MDF bonded to a 12 gauge steel plate. The massive platter is composed of 1 3/8" acrylic and is mounted to an inverted bearing of Teflon and brass on a 60 case hardened shaft. The AC synchronous motor is contained in a separate steel housing and drives the platter via an Aries belt for smooth, quiet operation.
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 a knurled ring to set VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle). As with the more expensive JMW-10 and JMW-12 arms, the tonearm wand 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.
The VPI Scout turntable and JMW-9 tonearm are offered as a package. It has a retail value of US$1600.00 ($1650.00 with cover) for a savings of $200. The Scout turntable and JMW-9 tonearm are available separately for $900 each. Options are SDS power supply and phono cartridge.
We would be happy to assist you with best pricing and phono cartridge recommendations.
Comparison of VPI Scout, Scoutmaster and Superscoutmaster turntables
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VPI
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VPI
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VPI
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ITEM
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SCOUT
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SCOUTMASTER
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SUPERSCOUTMASTER
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SONIC QUALITIES
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Class B rated by Stereophile
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Quiter, deeper bass, greater speed stability
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World class excellence
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PLATTER SIZE
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1.375 height x 11.55 diameter
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1.750 height x 12.25 diameter
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1.750 height x 12.25 diameter
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PLATTER MATERIAL
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Clear Acrylic
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Clear Acrylic
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Clear Acrylic
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AC MOTOR TYPE
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12 pole 600 RPM
in suqare housing |
24 pole 300 RPM in larger square housing
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2- 24 pole 300 RPM motors
+ 12 lbs Flywheel
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BELTS
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Clear
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Black Nitrile
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4 - Black Nitrile
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RECORD CLAMP
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One piece black delrin
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One piece black delrin
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HR-X periphery and center weight
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INVERTED BEARING
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Self-lubricating
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Self-lubricating and
30% longer
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Self-lubricating and 30% longer
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RING CLAMP
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Will not fit
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Optional
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Standard
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FEET
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Aries cones
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Aries cones
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Aries cones
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CHASSIS
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Single layer + steel
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Dual layer + steel
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Dual layer + steel
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SPEEDS
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33, 45
78 Optional |
33, 45
78 Not available |
33, 45
78 Not available |
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POWER CORD
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Removable
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Removable
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Removable
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TONEARM
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JMW-9
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JMW-9 + .375 RISER
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JMW-9 Signature + .375 RISER
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AUDIO CONNECTIONS
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Gold plated RCA
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Gold plated RCA
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Gold plated RCA
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ARM BEARING
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Precision Unipivot
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Precision Unipivot
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Precision Unipivot
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EXTRA ARMWANDS
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Available
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Available
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Available
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DUSTCOVER
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Optional
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Optional
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Optional
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SDS POWER SUPPLY
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Optional
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Optional
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Standard
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SHIPPING WEIGHT
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38 lbs.
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55 lbs.
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101 lbs.
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SIZE
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19W x 14D
x 7H
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19W x 14D
x 9H
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22W x 14D
x 9H
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PRICE
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$1,650.00
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$2,500.00
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$5,500.00
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