Every good idea from old turntables has been stolen and incorporated into new models made by other companies. Unless you are talking about very inexpensive turntables, there is nothing old that is as good as the newer gear.
I have had eight turntables in the last twenty years, including Dual, Pioneer, Oracle, and three Sota tables. I don't think there was a table available twenty years ago as good as my Sota Cosmos, but I do think there are a number of better tables today (but not for the money, dollar for dollar Sota is one of the best values in audio).
When Well Tempered came out their product was excellent, now it is dated compared to better current products. VPI has never been on my list for making great products. They are okay, and if you can get a good deal...
I have had eight turntables in the last twenty years, including Dual, Pioneer, Oracle, and three Sota tables. I don't think there was a table available twenty years ago as good as my Sota Cosmos, but I do think there are a number of better tables today (but not for the money, dollar for dollar Sota is one of the best values in audio).
When Well Tempered came out their product was excellent, now it is dated compared to better current products. VPI has never been on my list for making great products. They are okay, and if you can get a good deal...