VPI has the new Classic 3 TT, a real beast!

Wayner · « **on:** 23 Nov 2010, 10:25 pm »

I may have to finally break down and get this one. Anybody want a couple of my tts?

Wayner

pumpkinman · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Nov 2010, 10:28 pm »

Quote from: Wayner on 23 Nov 2010, 10:25 pm

I may have to finally break down and get this one. Anybody want a couple of my tts?

Wayner

Well I'd be so Jealous

Wayner · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Nov 2010, 10:40 pm »

As I read the info line on this table, you also get the outer rim record clamp and record weight, plus the 10.5" arm with anti-skate and VTA on the fly. The plinth must be massive as the specs say 3/4" think aluminum.

I need to start a new non-profit organization, of course, I would be the CEO. I think I like PETI (People for the Ethical Treatment of Insects. Yes, that should raise some TT money........heh, heh.

Wayner

bacobits1 · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 Nov 2010, 10:43 pm »

Price?
If you must ask, you can't afford it.

D

Wayner · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 Nov 2010, 10:59 pm »

$6,000

bacobits1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 Nov 2010, 11:09 pm »

Golly gee wiz.

D

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 01:00 am »

Impressive. Not cheap at $6K, but it has a pretty trick 10.5" arm with VTA included for the price.

For those in the US (costs more in other countries) looking for an uber-table...this is likely hard to beat

$7200 with SDS and that completes the picture. It's likely nothing but pure subjectivity as to what sounds better once you get to near this level.

Me? - probably stick with the VPI Classic 1 I have and keep wondering if the next stupid $5500 I spend on this thankless addiction should be for a SoundSmith Strain Gauge cartridge/demodulator set-up

Playing now, Keith Jarrett Solo Concerts Side 3...with a Denon DL-160vdH. Sounds nice to me.

Seriously impressive kit....kudo's to Harry Weisfeld

John

srb · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 02:15 am »

Quote from: Wayner on 23 Nov 2010, 10:40 pm

The plinth must be massive as the specs say 3/4" think aluminum.

Just curious as to where the specs are posted. On VPI's site, the Classic 3 says "Under Construction" and on the Music Direct site they list "half-inch thick aluminum plinth".
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/88848

Steve

Sonny · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 03:38 am »

It's definitely nice... looks like mine:

See love to see / hear one! Can't afford it, that's for sure!
But loved all the VPI tables! Kudos to Harry!

Tuan

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:06 am »

Quote from: srb on 24 Nov 2010, 02:15 am

Just curious as to where the specs are posted. On VPI's site, the Classic 3 says "Under Construction" and on the Music Direct site they list "half-inch thick aluminum plinth".
http://www.musicdirect.com/product/88848

Steve

1/2" thick aluminum platter is probably about the thickness of the VPI Classic 1 that's sitting to my right....so how is the Classic 3 platter an upgrade?

Sonny · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:12 am »

Quote from: TheChairGuy on 24 Nov 2010, 04:06 am

1/2" thick aluminum platter is probably about the thickness of the VPI Classic 1 that's sitting to my right....so how is the Classic 3 platter an upgrade?

John, perhaps it aluminum and the original Classic is not???

srb · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:17 am »

Quote from: srb on 24 Nov 2010, 02:15 am

On VPI's site, the Classic 3 says "Under Construction" and on the Music Direct site they list "half-inch thick aluminum plinth".

Quote from: TheChairGuy on 24 Nov 2010, 04:06 am

1/2" thick aluminum platter is probably about the thickness of the VPI Classic 1 that's sitting to my right....so how is the Classic 3 platter an upgrade?

Plinth, not platter.

Steve

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:58 am »

Ooops...long days lately

John

Wayner · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 01:14 pm »

The new Music Direct catalog say 3/4" (aluminum and steel) my bad that I didn't remember the steel part.

W

2bigears · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 01:46 pm »

PETI,sounds like a good cause,cheque's in the mail Wayner.

that new tt looks very clean and i bet it plays sweet music.

srb · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 03:32 pm »

Quote from: Wayner on 24 Nov 2010, 01:14 pm

The new Music Direct catalog say 3/4" (aluminum and steel) my bad that I didn't remember the steel part.

My Music Direct catalog came yesterday and I saw the discrepancy, as well as the "and steel" part. It's a beautiful looking table though, and I suppose it doesn't much matter, but for $6K I prefer 1" all-titanium!

BTW, Music Direct is known for jumping the gun and listing products that either aren't officially released or don't yet have final specifications.

Steve

Mariusz · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:19 pm »

My $$$ would go on TTWeights direct drive.

neobop · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:31 pm »

It's a beauty. I'd like to have the arm.

VPI says the plinth is 1/2" aluminum. Wonder if it rings?

http://www.vpiindustries.com/static.php?page=Prices

neo

Wayner · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:48 pm »

Quote from: srb on 24 Nov 2010, 03:32 pm

BTW, Music Direct is known for jumping the gun and listing products that either aren't officially released or don't yet have final specifications.

Steve

I'm still waiting for last years Christmas present, The CARS-Candy-O that was in last years catalog (on MOFI) and it's in there this year, still "unavailable".

I'd say a year is jumping the gun.

Wayner

etcarroll · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 Nov 2010, 04:55 pm »

Quote from: pumpkinman on 23 Nov 2010, 10:28 pm

Well I'd be so Jealous

You and me both Pman, that looks like a beast.