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Comparison of Scout Turntables

"...As easy to use as the far more expensive Keith Monks and does everything just as well...easier to adjust than any of the Nitty Grittys and shows better quality of manufacture..."

"I have found the HW 16.5 to be an outstanding performer. The record surfaces are microscopically clean and are so prestine they look new!" - Bert Whyte Audio Magazine

ITEM	SCOUT	SCOUTMASTER	SUPER SCOUTMASTER
PLATTER SIZE	1.375” HT. X 11.55” DIA	1.750” HT X 12.25” DIA.	1.750” HT X 12.25” DIA.
PLATTER MATERIAL	CLEAR ACRYLIC	CLEAR ACRYLIC	CLEAR ACRYLIC
AC MOTOR TYPE	12 POLE 600 RPM IN SQUARE HOUSING	24 POLE 300 RPM IN LARGER SQ. HOUSING	2- 24 POLE 300 RPM MOTORS + 12 POUND FLYWHEEL
BELTS	CLEAR	BLACK NITRILE	4 - BLACK NITIRLE
RECORD CLAMP	1 PIECE BLACK DELRIN	1 PIECE BLACK DELRIN	HR-X PERIPHERY AND CENTER WEIGHT
INVERTED BEARING	SELF LUBRICATING	SELF LUBRICATING AND 30% LONGER	SELF LUBRICATING AND 30% LONGER
RING CLAMP	WILL NOT FIT	OPTIONAL	STANDARD
FEET	ARIES CONES	ARIES CONES	ARIES CONES
CHASSIS	SINGLE LAYER + STEEL	DUAL LAYER + STEEL	DUAL LAYER + STEEL
SPEEDS	33, 45 78 OPTIONAL	33, 45 78 NOT AVAILABLE	33, 45 78 NOT AVAILABLE
POWER CORD	REMOVABLE	REMOVABLE	REMOVABLE
TONEARM	JMW-9	JMW-9 + .375” RISER	JMW-9 SIGNATURE + .375” RISER
AUDIO CONNECTIONS	GOLD PLATED RCA	GOLD PLATED RCA	GOLD PLATED RCA
ARM BEARING	PRECISION UNIPIVOT	PRECISION UNIPIVOT	PRECISION UNIPIVOT
EXTRA ARMWANDS	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE	AVAILABLE
DUSTCOVER	OPTIONAL	OPTIONAL	OPTIONAL
SONIC QUALITIES	CLASS “B” STEREOPHILE	QUIETER, DEEPER BASS, GREATER SPEED STABILITY	WORLD CLASS PERFORMANCE
SDS POWER SUPPLY	OPTIONAL	OPTIONAL	STANDARD
SHIPPING WEIGHT	37 POUNDS	54 POUNDS	100 POUNDS
SIZE	19”W X 14”D X 7”HT.	19”W X 14”D X 9”HT.	22”W X 14”D X 9”HT.
PRICE	£1300.00	£2250.00	£4750.00

VPI Awards

2004 - Hi-Fi+ Product of the Year
Scout Master/JMW 9 Tonearem
2004 - GammaDelta - Top Award
HR-X Turntable
2004 - T.A.S. Golden Ear Award
Super Scoutmaster
2004 - Hi-Fi+ Product of the Year
Scoutmaster
2004 - Stereophile Runner up Analog Product of the Year
Scoutmaster
2004 - Positive Feedback Online
Product of the Year
Scoutmaster
2003 - Audio Review Italy
Product of the Year
2003 - Hi-Fi+ Product of the Year
HR-X Turntable
2002 - Stereophile Magazine
Product of the Year
TNT-5 HR
2002 - Hi-Fi+ Product of the Year and Editors Choice
Aries Scout
2001 - Hi-Fi+ Product of the Year and Editors Choice
TNT-5 HR
2001 - T.A.S. - Golden Ear Award
SDS, Speed Controller
2000 - Stereophile Magazine
Product of the Year
TNT MK-4
2000 - T.A.S. - Golden Ear Award
JMW 10.5 / 12.5 Tonearms
2000 - T.A.S. - Golden Ear Award
TNT-4
1999 - Stereophile Magazine
Joint Analog Source of the Year
TNT MK-4
1998 - T.A.S. - Golden Ear
Award Nominee
JMW-10 Tonearm
1997 - Stereophile - Analog
Source Product of the Year
TNT 3
1996 - Stereophile
Product of the Year
16.5 & 17.0 Cleaning Machine
1996 - Academy for the Advancement of High End Audio - Product of the Year
TNT 3
1996 - Stereophile
Analog Source Best Design
TNT 3

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