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If I were to replace my VPI Airies1 with a 4k or so budget?

Hello,
I am thinking of changing my turntable not because I have an issue with the performance but becuase of the size- the Aires with the flywheel takes A LOT of real estate and I am trying to shrink my system a bit.  I currently have separates woth preamp (Primaluna Dialogue Premium) and mono's (Pass 60.5's) driving Thiel 3.7's- along with a smaller turntable I am also thinking about a high quality integrated with built in phono.

Anyway, I heard a lot of very good things about Eat C sharp and also the new Triangleart Hathor.  Just wondering if you might have any views on these 2 options - or any other for that matter.  Cartridge will be a Lyra Delos- just waiting for it to ship.

Many thx.
pgastone
nolacap
84 posts
 
I can't help you with your question but I can suggest you wait to hear the Delos on the Aries. I have an Aries 1 with a Lyra Kleos and it sounds amazing.

You may decide the extra real estate is worth it, especially if you ditch the flywheel and just use the motor. The motor nearly fits inside the profile of the Aries.
br3098
1,009 posts
 
There are lots of great TTs out there but the VPI Aires 1 is very special.  IMO it has the best platter/spindle system ever devised.  My problem was always with the JMW tonearm and I wish that I had tried a different arm before I sold my Aires.  If I were doing it today I would go either the TriPlanar path or maybe the Pete Riggle Woody - the SPU version.

Just my 2 cents worth...

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mulveling
2,193 posts
 
Not a VPI fan here but the Aries 1 is simply beautiful. And these days 4K doesn't get you very far :( 
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