is VPI's new "Super Platter" a worthwhile upgrade?

It is high end insanity and Harry come on man. That platter would and undoubtedly will be an integral member of the VPI line of TTs. I own a Scout with a Dynevector cartridge through VPI. In addition I bought your 16.5 record washing machine. I would hope a little bit of generosity is in order. You know what, I know some people who could make a heavy platter that will fit your bearings. I will at least add some nice eye candy and use layers of resonance and vibration isolation materials in it. It is ridiculous for me to spend 3/4 of the price of my Scout which is about one year old, for the platter. I would rather just buy another companies table when I upgrade. Or beat you at your own game.

I kid you not, the new Super Platter is a smash success. I have heard so many people criticize Harry for the cost of the upgrade. I for one am grateful that he came up with the new platter. It smokes the original.

Many highend companies improve their products. Why is VPI getting so much flak? My HRX sounds incredible with the new Super Platter. I highly recommend it.

Johnjbarlow you are right on the upgrade thought, but its puzzling to me that people who have bought vip tables from authorized dealers not get a discount. and to me 1200 for a platter is way out of site, dont get me wrong the best sound is what we are all after i just think the price could have been lower.

The price is a bit cost prohibitive, I'll give you that. When you measure that against the performance improvement, you will soon forget about the cost.

I was fortunate enough to find one steeply discounted, here on Audiogon

Ijust got my new VPI with the new feet and new platter. I haven't set it up yet, and can't compare it to anything since I don't know what the original sounds like, but it sure is beautiful