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Old 11-14-2012, 09:47 PM
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Turn Tables: A Retro Spin on the Music Industry: Video - Bloomberg
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Old 11-14-2012, 11:32 PM
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Wow, I always imagined they were a larger company than the staff numbers he mentions. It's nice to see they're looking at sourcing everything in America too. Cool piece, thanks for posting!
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Good video clip. I just bought a Classic 2, so that was very interesting to watch. I would have thought that they employed more people as well, but the small staff probably helps with QC.
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He was being "grilled" by the interviewer. Asked a great deal of pointed questions. Does that help?

I feel that VPI, in order to make money in investors eyes, has to outsource to inexpensive parts and labor.

Still, as a niche company that makes my favorite turntable, VPI Classic, I wish them the best in their continued dedication to Vinyl enthusiasts.

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He was being "grilled" by the interviewer. Asked a great deal of pointed questions. Does that help?

I feel that VPI, in order to make money in investors eyes, has to outsource to inexpensive parts and labor.

Still, as a niche company that makes my favorite turntable, VPI Classic, I wish them the best in their continued dedication to Vinyl enthusiasts.

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Since when does VPI have investors?

The outsourced labor consists mainly of using ex-government machine shops for building product.

The main thing they buy overseas is the arm lifter from Japan.
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Since when does VPI have investors?

The outsourced labor consists mainly of using ex-government machine shops for building product.

The main thing they buy overseas is the arm lifter from Japan.
Cool. I'd buy VPI products if they were outsourced to Mars. I think you are anxious about this topic and really Its a good thing to see such company get coverage on Bloomberg. fair enough?
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Very cool story. They make some great products too.
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Thanks for the link. I thought it was a fairly civil interview, and enjoyed seeing the next generation of ownership so positively engaged in the company.

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