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VPI Classic vs Clear Audio Wood
Looking for some advice. Upgrading Luxman PD 284/Grado Red.
Leading candidates are VPI Classic 2 ( NOS) vs Clear Audio Wood: both with either SoundSmith Zephyr III or Dynavector 20 x 2.
My system: Leben CS 600 amp/LDF LE Phono stage with Spendor SP1 speakers.
Any thoughts?
Thanks MP
Leading candidates are VPI Classic 2 ( NOS) vs Clear Audio Wood: both with either SoundSmith Zephyr III or Dynavector 20 x 2.
My system: Leben CS 600 amp/LDF LE Phono stage with Spendor SP1 speakers.
Any thoughts?
Thanks MP
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You are aware EVERY suggestion/opinion is subjective and biased? I’ve used a Classic for many years. Cart selection and the best phono stage you can afford will ensure there is no "lack of sparkle" as mentioned in an earlier post. If you don’t mind used, I would offer $2K for this listing. Put a $1K LOMC on it, and you will have a setup that will show you what the fuss is all about. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9aae0-vpi-classic-2-turntables I don’t know anything about your existing phonostage, but any table setup needs to be shown in its best light through a capable unit. |
Hi MP I owned a Classic 1 with Zephyr Mk 1. I would describe the sound as very clean, quite dynamic, with good pitch. I would not describe it as big on tone color. Quite a different set of sonic priorities than the Leben — not that one is “wrong” and the other is “right”, just that I think they would be odd stable mates. In that price range, I’d take a look at WTL or the Nottingham-type tables, if one wanted a companion for the Leben. I haven’t heard enough of the Clearaudios to offer an opinion in this case. Happy hunting, Ping |
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