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VPI TNT MkIII - pluses and minuses?

I'm considering a used VPI TNT MkIII. The seller says it was produced between '95-'98. I know nothing about VPI tables. What should be the reasonable value of such a VPI table that's reported to be in excellent condition?

And could the potential performance of the VPI MkIII be exceeded or equaled by current model TT's selling at the market value of the used VPI TNT MkIII?

Thanks in advanced for the assist!
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I paid around $4,000 for my TNT 3.5 (according to Mike at VPI) with SME-5, tri-pulley, SDS a handful of years ago here on audiogon. It had the spring suspension which at some point I converted to the squash ball type. No regrets and no upgradeitis.
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The other thing I like is that often discarded tri-pulley set up. I like the idea of keeping the main bearing evenly loaded. Less wear and things should stay centered.
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..regarding the SuperPlatter..... if you go to the faq section of the VPI website, it says that the Superplatter is not good.
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Thanks Wntrmute2. I appreciate the info.

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There is a nice example right here on Audiogon.
http://app.audiogon.com/listings/turntables-vpi-tnt-3-5-jmv-12-inch-tonearm-cartridge-lots-of-extra-all-boxes-70-off-2013-05-17-analog-92018

I don't see an SDS included but they are available used occasionally and of course, new.
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