VPI Classic vs Avid Volvere SP


Hi,

I've been pretty happy with my VPI for a year or two but my dealer has a demo model of the Avid deck with RB301 arm at a decent price and my curiosity has been aroused.

Has anyone heard both these decks?
How do they compare?

Thanks in advance.
ecosse_011172
I cannot comment on the VPI, but I just moved to a Volvere from a Wilson-Benesch Circle and could not be more pleased. I am using the same arm/cart combo from the Circle (ACT 0.5 and Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood) so only the 'table has changed. The difference is remarkable--I really needed a suspended table in my room, which the Volvere delivers beautifully. The table is a lot quieter vis a vis surface noise and imaging is tighter. Classic lifting of the veil effect too.
At that price point, the Well Tempered Amadeus should be on your short list.

Shakey
Amadeus under $2K over on audiocircle.
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=110518.0