Go for the Clearaudio! The birch wood versions are still fairly new so not a lot of these tables have hit hands yet to generate buzz - but I'd suspect they're awesome. Better yet, upgrade to the new Tracer arm while you're at it. Clearaudio has been working improvements & upgrades into their line over the years (e.g. pulley upgrades for the Innovation line a few years ago), while keeping the core designs/models the same - because they're really good. VPI seems to burn through lineups, models, and MK #s like underwear and that doesn't prop up my consumer confidence; just my observation.
I upgraded to a Master Innovation that is simply a marvel to me.
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