Buy in front of the curve, a unit that can be ordered with the rim drive, super platter, 12.6i arm, upgraded wiring, ring. Plan on having the SDS, it is mandatory with VPI stuff. It is not cost effective to do VPI upgrades, get it right from the beginning. Compromise on the cartridge, which will wear out and then you can upgrade, on a cost effective basis, to better. Not sure what interconnects would mate with the Supratek Chenin preamp. Checking the latter out is important, as the sound is going to be a function of the complete chain.
VPI TT - Scoutmaster, Aries or TNT-Jr?
I am beginning my research into purchasing a TT for my system. I am interested in the VPI TTs, but I'm a little confused about which one would be right for me. The Scoutmaster ($2500), Aries 3 ($2900) and TNT-Jr MK-2 ($2600) are all within my price range, but I'm not sure which would be best suited for my tastes. Can anyone please describe the differences between the three listed tables? My listening will be mostly blues, rock and folk-rock, with a smattering of classical and jazz thrown in as well.
My System:
Zu Druid speakers
Zu Varial ICs
Zu Ibis speaker cables
Supratek Chenin preamp
Gilmore Raven amp
Zero One Mercury CD/HD player
PS Audio Power Plant Premier
Channel Islands XDC-2 power line filter
My System:
Zu Druid speakers
Zu Varial ICs
Zu Ibis speaker cables
Supratek Chenin preamp
Gilmore Raven amp
Zero One Mercury CD/HD player
PS Audio Power Plant Premier
Channel Islands XDC-2 power line filter
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