VPI to What

To another VPI. Ideated about Michell, Regas, Brinkmann. But these at the level I was interested in would be used purchases with no nearby dealers. Thus the change from the old VPI Scout with a unipivot (what I disliked about the TT) to a VPI Prime 21 with a much more reassuring gimbal arm. Together with an upgraded DS cartridge (E1 to 003) a significant improvement.

I loved my VPI Aries for well over a decade. The unipivot arm works well. I think if I had to do it over again I would have gone up a couple levels in VPI. Not that I don’t love my current system.

for those that disparage the unipivot.......there is an inexpensive item called the 2nd pivot which stablizes the arm better.....the sound is still great.

I debated on VPI but decided on Acoustic Signature NEO Hurricane with their TA-5000 9 inch arm. Very please after 18 months. Great table. I especially like the twin motor so there is balanced force against the main spindle the platter rest on. 30 kg so a solid foundation as well. 

I been using a VPI HW19 Mark 3 with a SME 309 arm for over 30 years and I still enjoy it! If I ever decided to change tables ( probably never ) I would be a lookin’ at a Technics DD. My friend owns one and he raves about it!