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Good, better, best. VPI Classic 1 accessories and upgrades.

The time has come! Here and now. The venerable Thorens VN-150 (Vinyl nirvana gussied up) Is going to be replaced with a VPI classic 1. Vinyl Nirvana, I like that…
The available accessories and upgrades are being bandied about and I'm interested in which ones you more experienced VPI owners would recommend. The HRX center weight and dustcover are on my must-have list with these others as maybes:
HRX ring peripheral weight
HRX feet
SDS
3D tonearm

Look forward to your input and Enjoy the tunes!
budburma

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stringreen
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The first change you should make is to eliminate the 4 VPI feet in exchange for Bearpaws (Vermontaudio.com) Then consider your other changes after hearing what Bearpaws do.
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Pmotz...the 3D arm has no sound. The difference between the 3D and the 10.5 is very clear. The 10.5 sounds a bit bright, and certainly more hi-fi...not natural. If you value natural, you will value the 3D. Also...I have used Bearpaws and Terrastones. Bearpaws is the better device. Also...I've use the Gingko. It was awful, took away the low bass, and pumped the midbass...ruined the midrange...I quickly sold it.
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Taters....you're right but make sure the Classic platter is spinning.
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If you're using the Classic mat....no mat is required, needed, or wanted
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Agreed Taters.....MacDad also likes the Gingko which absolutely ruined my turntable experience....got rid of it fast.
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