Mather
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Nothing. Absolutely nothing.
Equipment Recommendations - The Home For New System and Upgrade Advice
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JohnnyCashFan
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If it's not connection dependent and had 3K for TT upgrade the VPI Classic would be at the top of the list.
Mather
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I love the look of the classic but I honestly can't find it for sale anywhere up here. Was it discontinued?
JohnnyCashFan
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Music Direct has them I think M so i think there still made although there line changes.
CA & OS Dealers
10745 - 124 Street Edmonton, AB Canada audioark.com (780) 453-6624
www.vpiindustries.com
and watch the used sites.
Mather
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Yeah I checked the dealers, the VPI site doesn't even list it as a model. So I think it's likely discontinued. Used or bust... Or crazy high shipping... Too bad though, it's such a great looking table.Music Direct has them I think M so i think there still made although there line changes.
CA & OS Dealers
10745 - 124 Street Edmonton, AB Canada audioark.com (780) 453-6624www.vpiindustries.com
and watch the used sites.
Hollywood
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I'll ask my contact
Mather
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Alas, I do not get deals on VPI.I'll ask my contact
I do however love the top of the line Thorens. It looks like something the Soviets would have fired into space in 1966.
JohnnyCashFan
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Looks like your right. I prefer the look of the classic to the Prime tbh.
I did find this...
First, the Classic will not be evaporating completely, it is going to be pulled from the standard VPI line and will not be getting marketing. Since the Prime the ratio of Primes to Classic has been mind blowing (in a good way). Also from a performance stand point the Prime does blow away the Classic. That being said, it will not go away completely in the since of having special limited runs (mainly isolated to the US, sorry overseas but it is tough on the distributors). Also there has been a partnership VPI has been getting involved with for some time now that is about to go public (anyone who has been by the shop or at an audio society meeting might have gotten a hint of this). This "Made in America" partnership just might be taking concepts of the classic and wrapping it up in the more appropriate high end life style market it belongs in
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Mat Weisfeld
BazookaTooth
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interesting for sure. i thought about grabing the gold 2 with the 8mz ( i think ) thta Joe had up for sale a while ago.
The Goldring E3 is interesting because its a low risk pick at the 120€ its going to cost vs. the 300 of the Opus 3.
Hollywood
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Hollywood
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The Prime 21 and the Scout 21 are their best selling TT.Looks like your right. I prefer the look of the classic to the Prime tbh.
I did find this...
First, the Classic will not be evaporating completely, it is going to be pulled from the standard VPI line and will not be getting marketing. Since the Prime the ratio of Primes to Classic has been mind blowing (in a good way). Also from a performance stand point the Prime does blow away the Classic. That being said, it will not go away completely in the since of having special limited runs (mainly isolated to the US, sorry overseas but it is tough on the distributors). Also there has been a partnership VPI has been getting involved with for some time now that is about to go public (anyone who has been by the shop or at an audio society meeting might have gotten a hint of this). This "Made in America" partnership just might be taking concepts of the classic and wrapping it up in the more appropriate high end life style market it belongs inMore news to come!
Mat Weisfeld
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Go on, geezer.
JohnnyCashFan
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I believe @HiFi Guy uses/used that combination as well.
Bsdmr2
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Definite soviet era vibes! I do prefer the high gloss walnut option though.
Also if you're looking at either of these then you really need to consider the Linn Sondek LP12 in either Majik or Akurate spec, the Vertere DG-1 or a Michell Gyrodec. Audition, audition, audition.
AnthonyI
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What TT are you running, just out of curiosity.
AnthonyI
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At the +3K without hitting the stratosphere, these have always caught my eye..........
VPI Prime 21 Turntable
VPI listened to you and engineered a number of refinements into the award-winning Prime, offering a facelift and sonic improvement for 2021.
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VPI Super Prime Scout w/ 10.5" Tonearm & VTA On the Fly
VPI Super Prime Scout Limited Edition NOTES: Please read before ordering Quantities are limited! Please contact us for availability This package no longer ships with the VPI-branded turntable mat. It's the same high-quality felt mat, and all black Now ships with the VPI HW-40 Reference...
BazookaTooth
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full system :
Technics SL-1210 Mk2
Audio-Technica AT-VM95ML
Musical Fidelity MX-VYNL
NAD C316BEE
Dali Oberon 7
Joe Mac
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At the +3K without hitting the stratosphere, these have always caught my eye..........
VPI Prime 21 Turntable
VPI listened to you and engineered a number of refinements into the award-winning Prime, offering a facelift and sonic improvement for 2021.VPI Super Prime Scout w/ 10.5" Tonearm & VTA On the Fly
VPI Super Prime Scout Limited Edition NOTES: Please read before ordering Quantities are limited! Please contact us for availability This package no longer ships with the VPI-branded turntable mat. It's the same high-quality felt mat, and all black Now ships with the VPI HW-40 Reference...upscaleaudio.com
In or around the €3-4k the technics 1200G and the Funk Firm LSD2 have always been hard to look past for me. I think I’d probably edge towards the funk for the difference factor and the fact that the walnut plinth with a white top is pretty stunning!
AnthonyI
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At that price point the 1200G should always be on the list, it's a workhorse, that replaceable head shell is a big bonus. I think form and function hit a crossroad with the DJ style tables. If I had to choose one, I think I would be hard pressed to pass on a more "stylish" design over the head shell. The Funk Firm is a really nice, "simple", clean, eye catching design for sure
AnthonyI
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I'd give the E3 a shot, I was running it on my PLX and it was pretty solid.