I have had my Scoutmaster for about 6 months. I've been enjoying it mightily.
The Scoutmaster's most noticeable sonic trait is that it provides an incredibly quiet, deep-black background. With my Benz LP-S, the sound is effortless, organic, and startlingly full-range. Bass is amazingly solid and deep. Midrange and treble are pure analog - which is to say, astoundingly lifelike.
VPI's are a tiny bit tricky to set up, but I have some experience with them, having had an original Aries before. After I got it all dialed in, it's been a trouble-free performer.
At it's price point, only VPI's own Classic competes, IMO. Beyond that, you have to spend MUCH more to get a competitive sound.
The Scoutmaster's most noticeable sonic trait is that it provides an incredibly quiet, deep-black background. With my Benz LP-S, the sound is effortless, organic, and startlingly full-range. Bass is amazingly solid and deep. Midrange and treble are pure analog - which is to say, astoundingly lifelike.
VPI's are a tiny bit tricky to set up, but I have some experience with them, having had an original Aries before. After I got it all dialed in, it's been a trouble-free performer.
At it's price point, only VPI's own Classic competes, IMO. Beyond that, you have to spend MUCH more to get a competitive sound.
