I got rid of my VPI 16.5 after 12 or more years due to that seduction of "fit and finish and two way rotation". The Smart Matrix, in fact, has that and waaaaaay better than the VPI.
However, it's also much louder than the VPi (I don't care what they say, it's a screamer)and doesn't clean as well, ALWAYS leaving a little residue.
I know I'd goofed up with the first record I cleaned. However, the VPI was gone already,sold for $300. I have a much nicer looking square box in my listening room now than I did when the VPI was here: would that it worked as well.
I've got box and papers. If you make me a reasonable offer, I'll go get a new 16.5 or used 17 in a heartbeat.
However, it's also much louder than the VPi (I don't care what they say, it's a screamer)and doesn't clean as well, ALWAYS leaving a little residue.
I know I'd goofed up with the first record I cleaned. However, the VPI was gone already,sold for $300. I have a much nicer looking square box in my listening room now than I did when the VPI was here: would that it worked as well.
I've got box and papers. If you make me a reasonable offer, I'll go get a new 16.5 or used 17 in a heartbeat.