clearaudio emotion cmb vs. VPI classic


I am upgrading from a VPI 19 Mk III, and considering one of these tables. Can anyone offer advice regarding the comparative performance and value of the two? Thanks.
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Don't even hesitate, get the classic. It'll be in more audio systems than other brands or models in a few years. It just hasn't caught on yet.
The Classic is an awesome TT. For US$2,500-> its one of audios biggest bargain for the huge performance accolade it can give.
I had a Clearaudio Performance, the table up the Clearaudio line from the Emotion, prior to my Classic, and although the Performance was a great table, I think the Classic is better in all ways. Not hugely better, but it is better.

More extended, warmer, faster, with a much better lower end. I think it's the fact that it works as a system, and tonearm is just awesome.

I can't see the Emotion being in the same league as the Classic.