VPI Avenger

Dear Mat,
Thank you for your kind response.
I actually expected you to say the excellence of the design justifies its sacrificial nature, but that would have been a bridge too far ;^)

I'm sure the Avengers projected (conditional?) wear & tear estimate will be more encouraging to prospective buyers. :)
All the best,

buconero, do you know "Harry" personally? Do you hang out with him? Shame if you do since you hammer his products. I own a Traveler and can't believe how well it's built and how great it sounds. Any company must market their goods it's a fact of life. VPI goes several steps further and delivers great turntables. If you don't know "Harry" you might want to come off of your arrogant pedestal and become human. 

Hi, I am considering getting one Avenger, but have a little concern. Unlike the reference version, the standard Avenger does not have a speed controller. How one can be sure if it runs on the right speed? Also, anyone here has actually used JMW 12-3D Reference arm, which one of these carts would fit best: Phasemation PP1000, AMG Teatro, Dynavector XX2, Clearaudio Concerto, Ortofon Candeza Black, Ortofon Winfeld, and Transfiguration Proteus? Grateful for your advice.

Carsman I am a dealer for a few of the lines you mentioned. I personally use an Avenger and Proteus which work wonderfully together. I have also sold quite a few of that exact combination.

As for speed control, you can go a couple routes. You can use the stepped pulley along with a strobe to set speed, an ADS (SDS replacement) and strobe, or a phoenix engineering eagle. One of the added benefits of using a control device is it allows the use of an HRX pulley and multiple belts, along with being able to switch from 33.3 to 45 at the push of a button rather than physically moving the belt. Anyways, if you want to discuss sonic differences etc your welcome to PM me or call if you would like.

Jeff