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Replacement for VPI TNT mark v

I need to find a smaller footprint turntable to replace my TNT markV with the SPS option. I'm in a much smaller space and no longer have a place for this to fit. I'm looking for something with a similar tone as the classic VPI sound but just about platter size that can also do 45 rpm. I'll be selling the TNT and I'm basically looking for something in the price range I can get for the used mark5 with a 10 in arm and the SPS controller.
dpower
frogman
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That's going to be a tough one Dpower. A large part of the reason that the TNT has the tone that you want to replicate is the very fact that it is large and heavy, which gives it a certain resonance signature; that full, weighty, slightly dark sound. Not exactly "platter size", but smaller and a small step back sound wise, but I went from a full blown HW19 MK4 to a TNT6 with 5 platter, and I was surprised at how similar they sounded. Your SDS can be used with the 19. Good luck.
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pbnaudio
1,534 posts
 
Have you considered just making a new plinth for the VPI
or maybe we can make one for you?

Take a look at our website

Thanks

Peter
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
I don't think you know how good the Classic is.... and the support that VPI demonstrates time and time again.....and when/if you are ready to move on, how good the resale value is. All that has to be taken into account. Put a Benz LPS on the Classic and have your jaw drop.
goatwuss
875 posts
 
Rega P9 would be a good choice for a smaller table with great sound.
manitunc
795 posts
 
I have a Transrotor Fat Bob, and can vouch for its small footprint. However, it does have a stand alone motor pod to take into account. The Oracle Delphi is a very compact unit also, and sounds great.
About the most compact unit I have seen is an Empire 208, and if you get one of Esoteric Audio's rebuilds, you will something that competes with the best, for about what you will get for your table used.
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