Exprience with Avid turntables?


Does anyone have experience with Avid turntables?
I am considering giving up my old trusty Technics SP-15 and moving the SME tonearm onto a new Avid turntable -- a Diva or possibly a Volvere. Another option for me would be to get a VPI Scoutmaster (with a VPI arm) instead. Any informed impressions would be appreciated.
jerry
One of the best systems I have ever heard used an Avid Volvere Sequel TT as the source playing JM Lab Micro Utopias and Revox Exception amps. It simply had unforgettable smoothness and soundstaging.
there was a similar question asked at www.pinkfishmedia.net and the answer was that Avid makes great turntables, but that they are relatively expensive versus the sound quality. The poster recommended a Nottingham hyperspace / tonearm as a more cost effective option.

I've heard neither, but I thought I'd pass the info. on.
I spent some time in the Music Direct room at CES where the Avid tables were setup. I don't recall which models I heard, but all of them seemed to be a good value for the money.

I don't know if that helps at all.