My next turntable, looking for ideas

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by cmalak

Jim...It is. But the review is still part of the Golden Ear Club (GEC) section of AVGuide.com and has not yet been released into the free part of the site. So if you are not a GEC member you will not be able to access the review for a little while longer. For those folks who receive Hifi+ or who buy it occassionally off the news stands, the review appeared in Issue 168. And I believe Roy Gregory did a follow-up in a subsequent issue, reporting on the use of certain tweaks/accessories with the table (like the ring clamp, HRX center weight, and the Synchronous Drive System (SDS) which is a motor speed controller and a power line isolator). I have not seen the follow up though.

I saw the article last evening about the accesories. It is in the current NA edition of Hi Fi +.

Jim

[j3brow]

David,

I also recommend the VPI Classic. Everything I have heard and read about this table has been positive. I think the look is fab but thats a matter of personal taste. I can tell you that the JMW 10.5i arm is VERY good as I have recently upgraded my Scoutmaster with that arm and my TT has never sounded better. Harry Pearson did a mini-review of the Classic thru the phonostage C2300 and seemed very impressed. He also used a $6000 cart on the 10.5 so the arm can handle big boy carts if you ever go that direction.

By the way, I purchased Dave Matthews Band's latest offering on vinyl this week - partly based on your recommendation, from a post sometime last year. I agree with you. Very good mastering on this one by Ray Janos at Sterling. Thanks for the heads up

Jason

[1KW]

Originally Posted by j3brow

David,

I also recommend the VPI Classic. Everything I have heard and read about this table has been positive. I think the look is fab but thats a matter of personal taste. I can tell you that the JMW 10.5i arm is VERY good as I have recently upgraded my Scoutmaster with that arm and my TT has never sounded better. Harry Pearson did a mini-review of the Classic thru the phonostage C2300 and seemed very impressed. He also used a $6000 cart on the 10.5 so the arm can handle big boy carts if you ever go that direction.

By the way, I purchased Dave Matthews Band's latest offering on vinyl this week - partly based on your recommendation, from a post sometime last year. I agree with you. Very good mastering on this one by Ray Janos at Sterling. Thanks for the heads up

Jason

Thanks for everyone's comments on this thread. I have to say the picture that Chuck posted reminds me of a flying saucer and is very cool looking. The classic is also very nice as well. My next Hi Fi toy will likely be a upgrade to my analog set up. Since Serge helped me set up the JL F112 my Cremona's are sounding just fine to me so for now the bug to upgrade them is held at bay

[f1 fan]

I'm happy with the Rega, tweaked to the max and sounds great but the Classic VPI will be my next 'table for sure. I love the look and all the upgrades.


Dave

[1KW]

Listening to Mike Oldfield-Tubular Bells , I need a better cartridge . My AT440MLA is not very impressive for this kind of rock. Not enough bass .

[two dot]

Tubular Bells... is an all time classic test of your TT

[1KW]

Originally Posted by two dot

Tubular Bells... is an all time classic test of your TT

I'm listening to the Doors now on vinyl, Riders on the Storm is another good test for your tt. Cleaned my stylus and the problem is fixed.

[Shakeydeal]

I have a Nott Spacedeck/Ace-Space combo that I have loved very much for years. However, the VPI Classic certainly looks like a formidable contender in that price range.

Shakey

[jaynemo1962]

Been very happy with mine, outfitted with a Soundsmith Aida, medium compliance, run thru an AES PH1-DJH phono stage. however that Fosgate Signature stage is catching my attention.

[jetblack]

David,

My .02 worth, from reading your posts, I would focus on a cartridge update, before looking into a TT upgrade. I'm just a 'transducer' kinda guy, who thinks that money should be spent on transducers (speakers, cartridge) before anything else (more bang for the $). You may be at the stage where you a ready for a TT upgrade. If so, disregard the post.