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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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dlcockrum
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Thanks Wntrmute2. I appreciate the info.

Dave
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wntrmute2
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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.
chris_launder
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I am on my 4th VPI , I started out with a HW19 , then a TNT Jnr , then a TNT Mk 1 with a MK4 platter and lastly I have a TNT 5 ( at least I think its a 5 , it has an opaque platter as opposed to the earlier composite ones ). I would steer way from the later models that come without an armboard and are machined for a specific tonearm , I think it limits future options . Overall , at the right ( or even a reasonable ) price , I think its a great turntable . And its one product that has a defined and relatively easy upgrade path .
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