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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
aball
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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.
seandtaylor99
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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.
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nrchy
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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.
david12
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I have heard all the Avid range and they are excellent, easy to use, well engineered and for the Volvere, with an upgrade path to the Sequel. The problem you have if you are in the US, is the $ rate. They are expensive here in the UK,but still good value(just). The prices look ruinous in the States and I am not sure they represent great value. I emphasise again, they are truly excellent tables and I have met the designer, Mr Maas, I believe, a real vinyl enthusiast
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