VPI to What

@ozzy62: I too have an Aries (the original version, bone stock) in addition to a highly modified HW-19. They’re both available (no, not mine 😉) at very modest cost. And I agree, the Aries is indeed sexy looking.

My other table is a Townshend Audio Elite Rock, which I will NEVER sell. In contrast, it's looks are, um, "purposeful". 😉

It is possible that VPI table that are for sale are being replaced by better VPI models.  

I sold my classic 3 and am using my very old micro seiki bl-91. The uni pivot arm used to bug me but it did sound great. To my ears, the micro sounds better and it is a gorgeous table made out of rosewood. Those old micros are great. 

I too am parting with my VPI after 11 years. It’s been a good table but time to move up. I’ve decided on the Pure Fidelity Harmony. It’s built exceptionally well and has a variety of finishes. They offer several good tone arm options and their Stratos cartridge gets good reviews. Stereophile has a good review if you want to learn more. The reports from auditions described the sound as excellent.

I have a fully tricked out Superscoutmaster/rim drive/upgraded platter/arm, etc., etc.

It is a truly wonderful table...only once was it loosing speed....I sent the SDS for a checkup and it was perfect....I cleaned the bearing with Hoppes gun cleaner and it is dead quiet and stable.   I can't think of a better table that is audibly better in any way.