Cliffwood vs Scout JR
The Scout JR's platter material is Aluminum against the Cliffwood's MDF. Both share wow & flutter (0.360%), drive type (Belt), and cartridge type (MM).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$919 - $1,499
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About the Cliffwood
The VPI Cliffwood turntable is a budget-friendly entry into the high-end audio world. It is named after Cliffwood, New Jersey, where VPI manufactures its products. The turntable features a vinyl-wrapped MDF chassis, an 11.5-inch aluminum platter weighing 7 lbs, and a 9-inch gimbal tonearm. It includes a pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge, though some models may come with a VPI/Grado Green cartridge. The turntable operates at 600 RPM and has an average RMS distortion of 0.36%. It is manually controlled and uses a belt drive system. The Cliffwood is made entirely in the USA, emphasizing VPI's commitment to local manufacturing.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- MDF
- Platter Weight
- 3.175 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.360%
Cartridge
Phono cartridge specifications
- Cartridge Type
- MM
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Mounting Type
- universal
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 152 × 356 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 7.98 kg (18 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions