Differences between TNT 5 and 6




Hi Folks:

Three years ago I had the pleasure of listening to the then flagship of the VPI line, TNT 5 Hot Rod with VTL and Wilson speakers at the NY audio show. Since the TNT 6 is now the replacement, and uses the new bearing and platter, I was wondering what the differences are in direct listening comparisons hopefully with the same record.

I have heard the 6 has more "zip" but I lean towards detail with a hint of warmth or richness and would like to hear other opinions.

Thank you for reading.

D.H.
danhirsh

Showing 1 response by norfish

I've been upgrading my TNT for years (SAMA, flywheel,
bearing, air suspension, SDS) to the point when it is
almost at Mk. 5 status, but with the Mk. 1 platter (I hear
that this was considered a warmer and possibly superior
platter to those that followed). The upgrade to the
new generation TNT seems to require a major retooling
and I am quite reluctant to step over that cliff.

That said, I have been very happy with my TNT ``almost 5''.
An earlier issue that I had with the platter stopping was
nicely resolved by VPI by replacing the flywheel.

At this point, I am tempted by some of the super tables,
like the SpJ, which looks quite beautiful and may even
sound as nice. But I am not going further up the VPI
food chain.

Randy