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VPI Aries 3 Questions - Looking to make a switch

I have a VPI Aries 3 turntable with the following upgrades. Periphery Clamp, Mini HRX Feet, Super Platter, XLR Junction Box, SDS Speed Controller, Single Flywheel motor. I am presently running a Lyra Delos with 200 hours on it. I love the sound of the turntable, but it is simply too big in my opinion. 

I am pondering trading it for a VPI Classic 3 or similar. I also can get a good deal on an AMG Giro. I am wondering how the performance of my current rig would compare with a smaller footprint VPI like a classic 3. I don't want to take a step backwards. I was also wondering how my current rig would compare in performance to the AMG Giro.

I was also wondering what my rig is worth with and without the Lyra Delos? 

Thank you.

pilrem
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astolfor
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I have, and trying to sell, a VPI with a FatBoy, with the platter and feet from VPI HR-X, with the regular motor and ADS. If you use a belt then you can forget about getting stable speed.

I just could not get it to sound like I like my tables to sound.   

I have an AMG Viella Forte, and seen, listened quite a few of their more affordable models, I cant see how an Aries could even come close to anything AMG builds.

There are a lot of tables out there, try to listen a few.

sc2
101 posts
 

I have the Phoenix Roadrunner... super stable.

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sbank
3,381 posts
 

Phoenix now licenses their tech to Sota. Sota's Eclipse and Roadrunner are the Phoenix controller & tachometer. 

Many VPI owners have added the Phoenix controllers. Sota can help you even if you are looking to add it to VPI. Cheers,

Spencer

pilrem OP
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Thank you for all the thoughtful responses. I have also talked to a few dealers in the Midwest, and they all have great things to say about VPI and the Aries table. "solid and bold performance". I was almost convinced to keep the VPI but the more I dig, the more I think that the AMG Giro will offer near VPI dynamics with better micro dynamics and detail. I think that my system is resolving enough to handle the AMG benefits. My problem now is that if I want to sell my rig complete, shipping will be a PITA and expensive. I do not have the original boxes unfortunately. 

Ahh... first world problems!

I am officially undecided. 

Anyone want to give me $5k for the complete rig with cart and pick it up over the weekend? HaHa!

 

llira
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Hello,

I had  VPI Aries 3D. With single motor flywheel, ring,hrx weight. I upgraded to 10 inch dual pivot fatboy which improved sound. Later Upgraded to 12 inch dual pivot fatboy , avenger ref feet and magnetic drive. Each step -I noticed improvement. 
I would recommended trying to get the Fatboy. I prefer dual pivot over gimbal. 
Classic 3 maybe a lateral move. 


 

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