Just ordered a vpi avenger

@scooter0005,

VPI has a good forum -  vpiforum.com • Index page and there are people there with a lot experience with all their tables and some of them have as much knowledge as the company.  If you have any issues with setting up your table - post your questions there and you will get some good support.  I have read where members who were close went to the person's home to assist with setup.  Otherwise you bought a good table from a company that's in it for the long haul, and while some parts such as the motor are not current state-of-the-art - its 'only' a permanent magnet (PM) AC synchronous motor they are made in the USA and have been for many years.  VPI is working on some new designs - which are the software heavy DC 3-phase PM motors and when they issue (COVID slowing many things) they will likely be backward compatible.

I will not speak about the product but I will speak about spending $10,000 on an item and that not include at at home installation by a qualified tech.  When I purchased my first high end table, I was not really capable of dialing it in to where I would get the maximum sound out of it (when I was younger, no issue with putting a $200 grado on my P3) but when I spent more money, until I got really good at it, I wanted a pro to come to my house and do it - and they did.  I would not buy a ferrari and have to then bring it to a mechanic to get it street ready - a turn table in boxes does me no good.  Now that its been 20 years for me in setting up cartridges, arms and tables, I have no issues telling the dealer that I will handle the install but it should be included at that price.  

Hello thanks for all the responses . I’m going to be at the dealer shop from opening of box and through the set up .this will ensure proper set up and educate me on the table so I can make changes to improve my listening pleasure .

Probably Ferrari is not the analogy you want to make in this case. You pay dearly (extra) for parts and service throughout the course of ownership, and these days they are introducing a new model every 6 months or so which devalues the one you just bought.  (Why I have never had the guts to buy one.)

Have the dealer set up your cart for the table, if you don't feel confident doing it yourself. Otherwise, it should be pretty straightforward assembling your new toy.

Good luck and happy listening.