Opinions Please Red Point Model D

[jcmusic]

I am thinking about a possible upgrade from my VPI Scoutmaster to a Red Point Model D tt, it is used but in excellent condition and I think it has a Triplanner arm with ZYX Universe cart. Now I am certain this would be a slight step up!!! Does anyone know the value of one of these from around 2007???

 

[jcmusic]

Well I can hardly believe that no one here knows anything about these tables, 50 views and not one comment!!!

 

[Salectric]

The Redpoint is very similar to my Galibier Gavia and for several years I used ithe Galibier with a Triplanar VII-Improved and a Benz LP. Prior to the Galibier, I had a VPI 19 Mk.3 with JMW-10 arm. So neither one is the same as your requested comparison, but there are clearly some family similarities. In short the improvements I heard with the Galibier were nothing short of amazing, and that was before several important upgrades I made to the turntable during the time I have owned it. Perhaps the biggest areas of improvement I heard with the Galibier were a dramatic lowering of the noise floor which allowed subtle details to be heard for the first time and a larger more transparent soundstage. The Scoutmaster may sound better than my old 19 Mk3 but I suspect you were hear similar improvements if you replaced it with a Redpoint.

 

[JackD201]

It cost around 25k MSRP at that time. I have no idea how much they go for used. Wish I could be of more help.

 

[Salectric]

2007 was about when Redpoint went from a direct-sale model to brick and mortar dealers. This change also resulted in a significant price increase. I have never seen a used Redpoint for sale but I would guess a 2007 version would sell for somewhere between $7500 and $10,000. The Triplanar would add about $2500.

 

[jcmusic]

Ok thanks guys for the replies I do appreciate them, so in short the Red Point would be an upgrade from the Scoutmaster in your opinion???

 

[Down Under]

Oh yes.
It is a great turntable and the one you are looking at with a tri planar and Zyx cartridge should be a ripper.
If the price is right you won't regret it.

 

[jcmusic]

Ok an update: It doesn't come with the Zyx cart. On the plus side it does come with an extra arm, a Microseki MA 505 and cart. don't know which one.

 

[Down Under]

Still sounds like a good buy .....

 

[jcmusic]

should know soon enough, I made him an offer!!!

 

[Down Under]

Good luck- let us know what transpires.

 

[jcmusic]

Got a call today my offer was accepted, will be picking up the Redpoint Saturday!!! Excited!!!

 

[JackD201]

Get those biceps ready. Congratulations

 

[jcmusic]

Will be doing just that thanks Jack!!!

 

[jcmusic]

Boy Jack were you ever right!!! This tt is some kinda heavy!!!

 

[JackD201]

 

[Down Under]

Big congrats.
Remember mass(weight) is your friend when it comes to turntables.
Just watch your back!
Looking forward to to your impressions.

 

[Mosin]

Big congrats.
Remember mass(weight) is your friend when it comes to turntables...

...unless you build them!

 

[Down Under]

Sure!

 

[jcmusic]

I will give my impressions after some time with it, and i will try to post pic's also. gonna take a few days to set up...