Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet


They were supposed to be shipping soon. Has anyone purchased this table yet?
fruff1976
new review of the VPI Classic that just came out on The Audio Beat (new audio website from Marck Mickelson, former editor at Soundstage.com, and Paul Bolin, formerly of Stereophile). Review emphasizes the Classic's rythmic and timing stability and dynamic presentation. Interesting review. Here it is:
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/vpi_classic.htm
Good review, thanks for the pointer. Makes me want to own a Raven. :-)

Seriously, are the "rich-toned," "tonal color" qualities he attributes to the Raven available from any $2,500 turntables?