VPI Avenger

I too don't understand bashing VPI, when one has the option of not buying. Certainly their products are nicely made and "honest". However, just on a theoretical level, while there are possible advantages in terms of noise floor, related to the maglev, what I wonder about is the idea that the maglev mechanism adds another source of elasticity to the system, which could (I say only "could") result in loss of some speed stability, in moments where stylus drag is peaking and the motor is struggling to produce more torque to overcome the resulting effect on rpm. I looked closely at an Avenger during the Capitol Audio Fest, and I did see that the magnetic bond between the top and bottom platters is substantial, so as to minimize that effect.

I think the VPI Avenger is an old model. Years ago I would guess about 10 years. I saw a VPI pre production model that very much looked like the Prime. It was anounced as the replacement model for the HRX.

However that was pre-crisis. Instead of introducing a new top of the line model they Clasic was released. Later followed by the Classic two and three. Now the Avenger apears once more.

I have the Avenger with two 3D arms and love it. I set it up myself with the assistance of a bud who knows far more than me. Relatively easy process. I find it to be fabulous. I've had the Scout and an Aries 2 and will be a VPI'er for life. Great product, great people, great sound. Haters are gonna hate.

Drpat....just wondering if you set up your Avenger using the Fosgometer.... made a very big difference for the better with my 3D arm.

+1 for the Fosgometer! I thought I was dialed in until I used it.