MoFi Ultradeck or Technics 1200GR

@mr_bill 

Yes I have. The technics is a dynamic table. But what the vpi has over it is rythm and pace as well as a huge Soundstage that I have not heard from a DD turntable. Don't know why but I have owned the sl1100 and 1200 in the day. Heard the new one and the VPI recently and AB. Same impression 

Soundwatts, With all due respect, your level of experience with DD turntables (old production SL1200 and 1100 and a listen under unknown conditions to a new SL1200GR) does not warrant your gross generalization regarding "huge soundstage".  In my long experience, that quality has most to do with the plinth and all the downstream components, especially the speakers and room.  Also, by saying the VPI has more "rhythm and pace", are you intimating that you felt it had better speed constancy? But if so, why is the Technics more "dynamic"? Thanks.

@lewm 

the 2 turntables auditioned were in the same system with all the same downstream components.

Again this is just my opinion of the way I heard it and wrote my notes.

I wonder if the VPI Prime and the Prime Scout sound the same or have differences.  The Prime is a lot more money.

GR

I also have the Master Tracker cartridge which I like. I have vintage MM's too. A lot of carts out there. That's all I've got tonight, going to bed....