I do not know of any reason why it wouldn't work. I have ordered a table with the ring but it has not yet arrived, there is nothing in my dealer info either way. But it is just a circular ring of metal, albeit a carefully machined one. If the platters are the same diameter I can see no problem. The price differential possibly stems from VPI being a domestic manufacturer and having more economies of scale. It certainly is well made, a friend has one.
