VPI classic 3 or Prime ?

None of the above before you try the 'U-Turn Audio' machines. This is offered on line at their web site. The Orbit plus is a great value, cartridge and all. I have one. I've been at this hobby for over fifty years. My high end table, VPI Aries with all the bells and whistles and a $2K cartridge,is better then the Orbit, but not by much. Hey, if you do not like it they will take it back. Be bold, let your ears decide, not your bank balance.

The Prime looks like a STEAL! Reminds me of the TNT models from the 90's which were very, very good at the time.

An out board motor, and better arm than the classic 3!

I am also leaning towards prime. I already have peripheral ring and center weight which I can use on prime. Anyone listened to prime ?

"Reminds me of the TNT models from the 90's which were very, very good at the time."

And still are. Arguably better than most current VPIs.

Harry has answered this question on the VPI forums.He said he would recommend the prime before the stock classic 3, but would probably go the other way if the classic had the 3rd tone arm.

You can also order the classic 3 with the 12 inch 3d tone arm.I am also deciding between the 2 turn tables.One thing to keep in mind is that the classic 3 doesn't require the sds.