Overview
After 27 years in the turntable business and the release of the HR-X VPI thought they had seen and done everything. Suddenly one day they were listening to the Scoutmaster and the thought hit them "This sounds so good what could we do to make it better" the end result was to cross the Scoutmaster and the HR-X producing the SuperScoutmaster or SSM as they call it. The SSM 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.
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.
The Superscoutmaster is only available with the JMW 9 Signature Tonearm, textured black motor housing, and the black acrylic platter.
Specification
| SONIC QUALITIES | World class excellence |
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| PLATTER SIZE | 1.750” height x 12.25” diameter |
| PLATTER MATERIAL | Clear Acrylic |
| AC MOTOR TYPE | 2- 24 pole 300 RPM motors + 12 lbs Flywheel |
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| BELTS | 4 - Black Nitrile |
| RECORD CLAMP | HR-X periphery and center weight |
| INVERTED BEARING | Self-lubricating and 30% longer |
| RING CLAMP | Standard |
| FEET | Aries cones |
| CHASSIS | Dual layer + steel |
| SPEEDS | 33, 45 |
| 78 Not available |
| POWER CORD | Removable |
| TONEARM | JMW-9 Signature + .375” RISER |
| AUDIO CONNECTIONS | Gold plated RCA |
| ARM BEARING | Precision Unipivot |
| EXTRA ARMWANDS | Available |
| DUSTCOVER | Optional |
| SDS POWER SUPPLY | Standard |
| SHIPPING WEIGHT | 101 lbs. |
| SIZE | 22”W x 14”D x 9”H |
About the brand
VPI carry a fine range of analogue products which are manufactured and hand assembled in the USA. VPI are one of America's premier analogue turntable and record cleaning manufacturers, boasting over three decades of award winning status. The VPI range offers high precision analogue turntables and tone arms along with two record cleaning machines. Their famous TNT range launched over 10 years ago has been constantly updated, with customers being able to follow a logical upgrade path to audio heaven. In 2003 the company launched the HR-X a new flag ship product and a turntable that offers outstanding performance for its price. Much of this technology has been applied to the 'Scout' series with the Scout Master Reference receiving many coveted awards.
Warranty Information: Cleaning Machines - 1 year (3 years on motor), Turntables - 3 years, SDS - 3 years.
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