Why haven't we heard more about HR-X???

Hi Raul...I guess it is a little bit of both? A questions and then maybe a decision? I have a good table (VPI Aries) although I believe there are better tables out there. I have a good arm (VPI 10.5) althought I believe there are better arms out there. And so I ponder...the what if's...and hope I decide on the right answer...

Hey Rick, come to Sunday's meeting and ask Harry yourself!!!

Dear Rick: I already " see " your audio system, very nice. If you really want to have a better quality sound from your analog front end then you will change your tonearm/cartridge combo ( not your TT. The Aries is a very good performer. ). Cartridges?: Benz Micro LP, Dynavector
XV-1, VandenHul Colibri, Lyra Titan, Koetsu RSP.
Tonearms?: Audiocraft AC 3300/4400, SME IV, Moerch, Vector ( this one I never have in hand but I read from some owners that have it and all they say is an exellent tonearm ).
Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

HP did a very short but very positive piece on the HR-X late last year and liked it a lot better than his Clearaudio and I think it was on his personal recommendations. Trouble is TAS have recommendation lists every mnth so hard to keep up.
VPI have not given Fremer (I don't think he has asked for one either) an HR-X as his musical tastes are more lean, mean and leading edge sound. I think Brian Damrocker might have one and might be doing a review at some stage in the future.
Bottom line was when I spoke to VPI, they indicated that the HR-X was selling very well without sending out review samples to all and sundry. All that does is put pressure on VPI to raise the price as they virtually have to write thoses costs off.
HP specifically asked for one, as did Roy gregory so VPI then supplied.

cheers SR

Hi Russ......I'll be there!