VPI Super Platter - where is it?

The only problem I have with the Classic is that it contradicts all the things VPI has been saying is important, such as having the motor mounted separately from the table or rim drive. It appears to have a good deal more in common with the HW 19 than more recent tables. I do not doubt that it sounds "different" from the Aries. I disposed of my early TNT just before getting my Aries 2 but they sounded quite different. The question I have is there an evolutionary path that they have been following or are they on an entirely new path. If the Classic "blows away" the Aries it presumably does that to the TNT also, so why offer a $12000 table if the $2500 one is better. As a VPI dealer these questions are of considerable importance to me. I love Harry but so far he has not made it clear what they themselves intend the internal hierarchy of their tables to be.

Frank_sm
It was either HW or Mike at VPI, when I was considering upgrading my VPI tonearm late last year, or early this year.

I am very interested in the new aluminum platter. Mike at VPI said it is an upgrade and not a tweak. I want one for my Scout, but I'll have to wait.

Tim

I think the introduction of the Classic is a by product of the economy, and Harry wants his market share (as all mfg do). Not too many buying $12,000 TT these days. Just my thoughts.