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VPI - SUPER SCOUTMASTER BASIC TURNTABLE

VPI's Super ScoutMaster Basic, Reference Performance at a Budget Price!  

VPI's Super ScoutMaster Basic makes listening to vinyl a pleasure.  Fantastically good sounding right out of the box, there are a slew of available upgrades, so the SSM Basic can be hot-rodded over time for even better performance.  The SSM Basic should be at the top of any vinyl lover's list.

The SSM Basic is a complete turntable package; just add cartridge and the SSM Basic is  ready for action. The awesome JMW-9T uni-pivot tonearm offers outrageous performance for an inexpensive arm, making it the perfect mate to the SSM Basic.  The outboard motor assembly and included SDS are the same ones used on VPI's reference HR-X turntable, for state of the art speed stability and smoothness.  The SSM Basic's double plinth minimizes vibration and gives the JMW-9T tonearm a very sturdy and stable platform.

The SSM Basic shown above shows a couple of optional upgrades, around the outside of the platter is the Periphery Clamp and over the spindle is the Center Weight. 

Designed to be used as a combo, the Periphery Clamp sits on the outer edge of the record, coupling it more effectively to the platter.  The unthreaded Center Weight slides over the spindle and is used instead of a more traditional clamp, pressing the record down evenly across the entire label.  The combination of these two upgrades greatly improves tonal balance, reduces vibration and increases dynamic range and is highly recommended.

Standard Features:

• HR-X Dual Motor Flywheel Assembly
• JMW-9T Tonearm
• Super Platter
• SDS Speed Controller

Dimensions (HWD): 6x22x14
Weight: 97Lbs