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Original VPI Aries vs VPI classic 3

I currently have an original Vpi Aries and it works just fine. I was just thinking about upgrading tables and I have been looking at the Vpi classic 3. I'm wondering if this is worth the upgrade. I can get around 1800.00 for my table so I'm looking at spending about 4000.00 to get the classic 3.
taters
taters OP
1,149 posts
 
Macster, According to the VPI website the difference in price
between the classic-1 and the Aries-3 is 1200.00 and that doesn't include a tonearm.
macster
64 posts
 
I'm using the platter, arm, and feet from my Classic. :-)

Trust me.

Call them, and see if they have something in place for you to trade your table in and get what you want and for them to get what they want. They may even have a blemished one or something. Be positive.

M~
ianderson
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Curiously, what direction did you decide to go in?
taters OP
1,149 posts
 
I just decided to stay with the Aries. I think I can do better in my system with the 4k.
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allvinyl
15 posts
 
Good move. Harry recently told me that an Aries 1, like we have, would today be 8k to retail. He said it is as good as the Avenger. I have Ultra 5s attached to the plinth and Ultra Minis attached to the motor pod. Plus a 12" 3D arm. After living with this setup for a while, I decided against a TT upgrade all together. Only place left to go is to a uber $$ table and I don't feel at all compelled to do so.

John
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