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What direction is VPI headed?

First let me state that I own a VPI Prime w/perifial ring, SDS, and a couple extra arm wands so I have invested some $ overall, this being my third VPI table, with that said I am a happy VPI customer but here recently have taken a few notes on their constantly coming up with the next iteration of what ever is moving well and I do believe the Prime is one of those. When they came out with the Prime Signature it was hard not to sell and replace with it but I didn't now the Prime Signature Rosewood is gorgeous but at $6,800.00, now when you get to that cost level I started looking used and have seen the prices dropping ridiculously low on a couple of HRX setups with all the extras for  a lot less than that and they still aren't moving. I know there are those that speak of VPIs marketing from time to time but what is going on.
tooblue
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turntablemat
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@don_c55 very happy to have you in the VPI family! :)

@stewart0722  if not a VPI, you picked a fantastic alternative!  Oracle is a great company and Jacques is a true gentlemen.  Hope to have you back on board with us one day, but you are still doing it right!

djfst
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tooblue,

With those extra armwands, I would bypass the Prime Signature and go for the Avenger.  There are even some used Avengers on Audiomart.  I've owned the Prime and then went to an Avenger, and everything opened up - clarity, soundstage, blacker backgrounds, realism.  I was pretty surprised actually.  The extra armwands would seem like a good move on the Avenger rather than the Prime Sig.   Great options too have though.  Mat has always been a true gentleman when I've spoken with him and the rest of the VPI team has been a pleasure to work with.  Many dislike the streamlining of the company and many didn't like all the iterations and variations that Harry had in his bespoke offerings.  It is hard to please everyone but seems some of those bespoke offerings are available in their Reference Avenger line.  
tooblue OP
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@djfst ,I believe I am just going to sell the Prime and scoop up one of these HRXs or Super Scout Masters and settle in. I have had my issues with the 3D arms and believe the metal arms will suit my needs better. There are some things about the VPI tables I just love such as the perifial ring, what a great thing it is, yes I know others do it as well but I am very satisfied with the VPIs offerings and support I have no reason to change company's. I am just curious how cheap last year's models will go.
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jmcgrogan2
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I'm pretty happy with my Prime, and I've had no issues at all with the 3D arm, it's great!
That said, I can't imagine moving to a Prime Signature, as I prefer the feet better on the stock Prime, as well as the wiring. I've tried the Nordost wiring on other arms, and I'm not a fan.

If I ever decide to make another move, it would be for an Avenger.
I'd like to play with multiple arms, and I don't have the real estate for a HRX.
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