Scout 21 vs Prime
The Prime's wow & flutter is 0.050% against the Scout 21's 0.080%, its platter weight 9.07 kg (20 lbs) against 4.54 kg (10 lbs), and its effective length 254 mm against 229 mm. Both share platter material (Aluminum).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$2,500 - $3,300
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Scout 21
The VPI Scout 21 is a re-introduction of VPI's best-selling turntable, improved for better performance and ease of use. It features a chassis made of vinyl wrapped MDF and steel, with an 11.5" machined aluminum platter weighing 10.5 lbs. The platter rotates on an oil bath bearing and is driven by a 300 RPM AC synchronous motor housed separately for quiet operation. The turntable includes a screw-down Delrin record clamp to eliminate warps and improved isolation feet for stability. It comes equipped with a JMW-9 9" uni-pivot tonearm, which offers precise tracking and adjustment capabilities including vertical tracking angle (VTA) and vertical tracking force (VTF). The Scout 21 is made in the USA and weighs 32 lbs, with overall dimensions of 19" x 15" x 8.5". It delivers wow and flutter of 0.08%, speed accuracy of 0.08%, and rumble of 78 dB down, making it a highly regarded turntable in the audiophile community.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- direct
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 4.54 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.080%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 229 mm
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 483 × 216 × 381 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 14.51 kg (32 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions