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VPI - Scout 1.1 Turntable9" JMW Tonearm, Sumiko EVO 111 Cartridge, Ginco Coverage Funtional Notes : Optional Condition of This Item Is Excellent , Fully Tested This Record Player Is In Three Boxes Easy Assembly VPI Website Goes Threw Step By Step + Video Upgrades : Heavy Metal Platter, Heavy Record Weight, Sumiko EVO 111 High Output MC Cartridge and Ginko Acrylic Dust Cover (Over $500 In Upgrades ) This same VPI - Scout Turntable sells for $1,700 with No upgradesShipping Is High Because the unit is in 3 HUGE BOXESIT SAYS ORIGINAL PRICE IS $1,600 (WRONG)I don`t know how to change that.Original Price Was $2,500 That I Payed
Condition is listed as unknown, but at US$1,600 this is still a strong deal against the supplied market: it sits comfortably below the US$2,077 median and above the US$1,093 25th percentile, leaving room for a sensible inspection or setup budget.
The Scout 1.1 is a serious, well-regarded deck, combining a heavy, well-damped plinth, isolated motor, substantial platter, and VPI’s capable JMW-9 unipivot arm. It is known for quiet backgrounds, strong bass control, openness, and an engaging, musically convincing presentation. Confirm that the arm, motor, belt, bearing, clamp, power supply, and RCA junction are all present and functioning; a dust cover or cartridge would add value, but even without them, US$1,600 is attractive if the table is clean and operational.
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VPI Industries, founded in 1978 by Harry and Sheila Weisfeld in Cliffwood, New Jersey, emerged from a lifelong audiophile's basement workshop as a quintessential American family enterprise. What began with simple record weights and turntable isolation bases quickly evolved into a benchmark for analog precision, driven by Harry's relentless experimentation and Sheila's steadfast support. By 1981, the HW-16 record cleaning machine marked their first enduring hit, cementing VPI's heritage in the vinyl revival long before it became mainstream.
The brand specializes in high-end turntables, tonearms, phonograph accessories, and record cleaning systems, with iconic models like the TNT, Aries, Scout series, and the Classic 30th Anniversary edition showcasing uncompromising engineering. VPI prioritizes mechanical innovation—unibody designs, advanced platters, and air-bearing arms—over diversification into amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones, maintaining a laser focus on the analog front-end.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, VPI commands respect among discerning audiophiles for delivering reference-grade performance at accessible price points relative to rivals. Now led by Harry's son Mat Weisfeld, the company thrives on its reputation for bulletproof reliability, world-class soundstaging, and U.S.-made craftsmanship, making it a cornerstone choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking timeless excellence.
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