Just ordered a vpi avenger

You can learn much more and appreciate your table more if you do it yourself.  Its not that complicated, but spend a month or two to get it just right.  Check everything a few times....then go back after awhile and check it again.

Lewm, you have never had the guts to buy one because you feel exactly the way fsonicsmith feels about them you are just more polite. VPI specializes in some of the poorest turntable and tonearm designs I have ever witnessed never mind that the execution is terrible. Scooter0005 along with the tables fsonicsmith mentions you can add the Kuzma Ref 2 and Sota Cosmos Vacuum. They are both fabulous tables for the money and fully isolated like the SME. The VPI is all bling and no sing.

@mijostyn,    " The VPI is all bling and no sing."   After owning three different VPI turntables, I agree with you completely,  What galls me the most is the flimsy 3D Unipivot tone arm.  It constantly goes out of alignment and the feel of it gives one, no confidence.  They sure are purty though.

@scooter005,

For that much coin, and being your first high dollar analog expenditure, I would expect the dealer to deliver and setup for you.


Sure, it is way easier to setup after the first time as you obtain more experience and get to know analog better. My first big purchase was just that, the dealer came to the house and literally wore white gloves to install. 
Now, having moved across the Atlantic from Europe and having many moves under my belt due to the military or Uncle Sam, I am confident in my ability to setup this massive turntable, tonearm, and cartridges without assistance.


It’s exciting to enter the analog music world. You will love it. Before you know it, you will be posting information, and tips and tricks to others based on your gained experiences. Congratulations.

Hello why is so many vpi haters