SOTA Nova

Have you listened to the VPI's?? Pesonally, they are more to my taste... the Sota vacuum system can be a nightmare to work with. The VPI ring clamp does a better job (to me)

I used to own a SOTA Nova Series V. I had no issues with the vacuum system and the table, if set up properly, is phenomenal. Best to get it off the floor and on a really good rack or better yet a wall shelf. Being a suspension design it will be more susceptible to floor vibrations. The service from Kirk and Donna is excellent as well so take that into consideration when making your decision.

I own a SOTA, my dad owns a Scoutmaster, I think the SOTA is more musical and I love the Vac platter, the VPI sounds great but I prefer the SOTA. The Vac is much easier to use then the VPI clamp (plus they cost a fortune) and the SOTA has a suspension while the VPI has none, all in all I feel the SOTA is a better value but you would be probably happy with a VPI.