How does the VPI Aries II stand up to current mid priced tables?

Is there a drop in platter upgrade for the Aries II?

Yep, definitely doing that next!

So you would go with the Phoenix instead of the VPI ADS?

I think my first two moves (after living with it as is for a while) will be to replace the feet and the platter. That ought to reap quite an improvement.

Just picked up a set of the footers on audio mart. They’ll be here before the table arrives, lol.

I get your point. But I have seen the platter for 1150.00. Still a lot of $$ I know. But an Aries III doesn't come around very often, not that I have seen.

I just wanted to update this thread. I have been digging the Aries II all weekend. I am very pleased with the performance so far. I did swap out the cone footers with the mini HRX feet.  I will do more mods as time and finances allow, but this is a very capable rekkid spinner already.

Confusing, yes!

Thanks for all the replies and info. It looks like a Classic platter/bearing are in my future. Unless a used SDS pops up, that might be as far as I go.

Thanks @bdp24 I always look forward to your input on most subjects.

1.5 yrs and still happy with my Aries. I think it’s one of the most beautiful tables available and by far the most attractive table VPI has ever built. I did upgrade the feet, but there are other things I should do, like the platter and maybe the fatboy arm.