VPI SUPER PRiMe turntable at UPScale Audio

I am using Sutherland 2020 with LPS phono preamp.

Maybe a recommendation from upscale. They even have a dedicated turntable expert on staff. Oh, and let them do the setup at no cost.

Well let me tell you what Kat, the Analog manager at Upscale, had suggested to me when I inquired about the Kiseki Purple Heart during the purchase of my Super Prime Scout...

"Think Lyra or Hana"
(good match with the arm I suppose)

You said you already ordered it so are we are talking about $4k including the price of the table?

So you would be in the neighborhood of $1200.

For a Moving Coil cartridge I’m blown away by the livley, open transparent and detailed nature of my Lyra Kleos. I have read of many who have heard both the Kleos ($3700) and the Delos ($1995 before your Upscale discount) and claim the Delos has a lot of the strengths of the Kleos.

For a Moving Magnet option I have a Ortofon 2M Black ($755 retail) and a 2M Bronze ($440 retail) that I had each on the arm for a while. I preffered the Black with the Shibata stylus.

I strongly suggest you call Kat.
When I bought my table the Kleos was $3700 and she gave it to me for $3066. I also took advantage of the $1500 Audioquest Angel pure silver tonearm cable for $600 after discount.

If you want you can ship your arm back to them and they will set up your new cartridge free of charge.

I use a MintLP protractor and a USB microscope.

Can’t comment on Hana

What ever you decide come report back what you got and how you like it.
Would love to hear your thoughts

Rushfan71, thanks, actually Iam still waiting for my Superprime , I ordered white , VPI is slow making them, I am dealing with Ken Davis , very calm and nice guy.I heard the Lyra at friend house it’s superb.I also have ML Hana on my SME 10 on my main system. I like it a lot too.When my table will show up  at UPscale , I will let Ken the cart choice, I like the Hana S, and Songbird Sumiko for the super prime, will see.

Russ69 yes Upscale is loaded with staff who knows analog.. indeed free setup. Thanks