VPI Superscoutmaster turntable with JMW-9 Signature tonearm

VPI Superscoutmaster turntable with JMW-9 Signature tonearm (FREE US mainland Ground S&H)

SKU: VPISUPERSM

  • $5,500.00

FREE US mainland Ground S&H on VPI Superscoutmaser turntable

After 27 years in the turntable business and the release of the VPI HR-X, Harry Weisfeld thought that they had seen and done everything. Then one day while listening to the VPI Scoutmaster and enjoying its glorious sound quality, a question popped into Harry Weisfeld's head: "What could we do to make it better?" Thus came the epiphany. The end result was to cross the VPI Scoutmaster and the HR-X thereby producing the VPI SuperScoutmaster. The Super Scoutmaster uses the most accurate motor drive in the business, the HR-X system. The massive flywheel and dual motor drive controlled by the revolutionary SDS power supply gives the smoothest rotation in the business. You can almost say that if your expensive table doesn't have a flywheel driving it, why is it so expensive?

The finishing touches are the specially designed, totally non-resonant laminated chassis and the periphery ring clamp. The ring clamp lowers warp induced speed variaions to near zero making the combination of HR-X flywheel drive and perfectly level record sound like a master tape.

Before you purchase any expensive table you must compare the facts. Does it have a flywheel drive? Does it have a warp flattening system? Does it have an inverted bearing running on a silent Teflon surface? Does the speed control come from a state of he art power supply? The VPI Super Scountmaster turntable has all of these and more.

See Harry Pearson’s rave review in the Dec/Jan 2005 issue of The Absolute Sound.

“Now here is a surprise. This, the third generation of Harry Weisfeld’s “Scout” series, borders on greatness! In its first form, it was certainly the best buy among American LP playback devices. And if you consider what you will get for extra money in this hot-rod version, the “Super” makes a fine long term investment!” — Absolute Sound Editor’s Choice Award Winner, Issue 150.

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Comparison of VPI Scout, Scoutmaster and Superscoutmaster turntables

VPI
VPI
VPI
ITEM
SCOUT
SCOUTMASTER
SUPERSCOUTMASTER
SONIC QUALITIES
Class B rated by Stereophile
Quiter, deeper bass, greater speed stability
World class excellence
PLATTER SIZE
1.375” height x 11.55” diameter
1.750” height x 12.25” diameter
1.750” height x 12.25” diameter
PLATTER MATERIAL
Clear Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
Clear Acrylic
AC MOTOR TYPE
12 pole 600 RPM
in suqare housing
24 pole 300 RPM in larger square housing
2- 24 pole 300 RPM motors + 12 lbs Flywheel
BELTS
Clear
Black Nitrile
4 - Black Nitrile
RECORD CLAMP
One piece black delrin
One piece black delrin
HR-X periphery and center weight
INVERTED BEARING
Self-lubricating
Self-lubricating and 30% longer
Self-lubricating and 30% longer
RING CLAMP
Will not fit
Optional
Standard
FEET
Aries cones
Aries cones
Aries cones
CHASSIS
Single layer + steel
Dual layer + steel
Dual layer + steel
SPEEDS
33, 45
78 Optional
33, 45
78 Not available
33, 45
78 Not available
POWER CORD
Removable
Removable
Removable
TONEARM
JMW-9
JMW-9 + .375” RISER
JMW-9 Signature + .375” RISER
AUDIO CONNECTIONS
Gold plated RCA
Gold plated RCA
Gold plated RCA
ARM BEARING
Precision Unipivot
Precision Unipivot
Precision Unipivot
EXTRA ARMWANDS
Available
Available
Available
DUSTCOVER
Optional
Optional
Optional
SDS POWER SUPPLY
Optional
Optional
Standard
SHIPPING WEIGHT
38 lbs.
55 lbs.
101 lbs.
SIZE
19”W x 14”D x 7”H
19”W x 14”D x 9”H
22”W x 14”D x 9”H
PRICE
$1,650.00
$2,500.00
$5,500.00

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Unfortunately this stylus is only being used in a turntable that is connected to a computer for transferring records to digital format, with computer speakers for monitoring. Although the speakers are good for computer speakers, it’s not the same as if listening through a high quality audio system. However, I can say that I see no difference in sound quality between this replacement stylus and the original Shure stylus that had been previously been utilized, which is a very good thing! Maybe under different usage circumstances I would consider upgrading to a JICO SAS, but for what it’s being used for I have absolutely no complaints and would recommend it.

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I placed this order from Western Australia on the 26th of January 2025 after not being able to source it within Australia. I settled in for an expected long wait without listening to my favourite vinyl records. I was delighted when I received it on the 20th of February. Tracking and customer service was excellent. Will have no hesitation in purchasing from LP Tunes again. Five thumbs up 👍 out of five. Mari S W.A

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I purchased this stylus to replace the ATN 3472E. This upgrade was worth it. It sounds rich and extends deeper in the bass. It is very quiet. A direct drop in with the AT RS2002. Build quality is very good. A great stylus for the money.

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