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Original VPI Aries vs VPI classic 3

I currently have an original Vpi Aries and it works just fine. I was just thinking about upgrading tables and I have been looking at the Vpi classic 3. I'm wondering if this is worth the upgrade. I can get around 1800.00 for my table so I'm looking at spending about 4000.00 to get the classic 3.
taters
bpoletti
1,556 posts
 
I had a big jump in performance when I added 3 x StillPoints to an original Aries with a JMW-12 arm. I hear more from the Aries / JMW-12 than I ever did on a Classic 3 using the same cart.

And I'm not sure if it's PRAT, but music from the Aries seems to be more fun than the Classic [insert your favorite number here]. Classics seem to be a bit more dry and analytical. But that's just my impression.
taters OP
1,149 posts
 
I'm using the Jmw-10 tonearm.
taters OP
1,149 posts
 
I was hoping more people would be in agreement here. Everyone seems to have their own story.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Hey, I too have the original,with SDS and the Black Diamond Racing pucks (made for the Aries). It sits on an inch of granite, suspended on inverse steel spikes. The 10.5 has a Clearaudio Victory MC. Great sound, great value in the used market. I paid $2K for it, about four years ago. Don't waste your time changing the feet.
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Hey, I too have the original,with SDS and the Black Diamond Racing pucks (made for the Aries). It sits on an inch of granite, suspended on inverse steel spikes. The 10.5 has a Clearaudio Victory MC. Great sound, great value in the used market. I paid $2K for it, about four years ago. Don't waste your time changing the feet.
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