vpi tnt still a performer?

My opinion as the owner of an early VPI Aries table....

TNTs with an oil bath bearing are really excellent tables (early TNTs, especially with the stainless / lead / acrylic platter).  I think they are superior to some of the later VPI offerings.  Haven't heard them head-to-head with the top Classic models, but I always thought the TNT retrieved better soundstage and imaging.  Likewise the Aries Extended.  

The Graham 1.5 is a quite good arm and well-mated to TNTs.  One tweak that should be considered regardless of VPI model is to place the table on three Stillpoint cones.  Big difference for me.

Again, my opinion.  YMMV.

I think those old aries tables are the best tables VPI ever made.

The early TNTs had a lead-acrylic platter.  No stainless involved.

Whether the TNT or similar table is better off with a solid connection to its base (as with Stillpoints) or a more flexible connection (as with springs, air bladders or squash balls) is likely  to depend on the room and set-up.

@tzh21y   I certainly like mine.

@melm I thought the original Aries shared the same platter as the current model of TNT at the time the Aries was produced.  But I could be wrong.