VPI Classic vs Avid Volvere SP

Your 'dealer' should certainly let you try the Avid at home and compare the two. The Avid they have is a demo piece anyway.
If they are trying to sell it off just to get rid of it.. naturally they will not allow such a demo.

(PS that Rega 301 arm is not any 'upgrade' on your current TT.
The platter spinner may be a bit better, but with that arm you are not gonna see any improvement IMO.

Adding to what Elizabeth has said, the volvere is a different sounding TT compared to vpi. The volvere is a UK product and holds the traditional uk sound of great prat, more transparent, more 3d and more incisive. Do you want to go into that direction ?

I agree with Pani on the Volver, but the arm is just not that great compared to the table.
At least IMO.
(I own a Rega RB700 on my P-5)
So the table itself would be an upgrade, with the arm not being any upgrade.
If that makes sense.
I think it would be a mistake to buy THAT setup. later on a Volver with a better arm might come your way..?

keep the classic.