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Linn LP12 vs VPI prime / classic / signature

Can anyone that has experience with both of these popular tables share their thoughts on how these tables differ in their presentation and which you prefer and why? Ideally I would like to hear from folks that have owned both or A/B tested them against each other. I understand that both of these tables can vary greatly based on how they are outfitted so please share info regarding how the tables you heard were outfitted and your thoughts on the different levels and options on each. Thanks in advance.
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I have not owned both, but when I decided to sell my LP12, I considered the Classic III. I was fortunate enough to happen upon a dealer that had one on display with he same cartridge as I had. Also they had McIntosh Pre and amplifier hooked up. I have a Mc amp and I thought I would get a good comparison. In short the VPI was such a departure from what I was used too, I ended up buying a Rega RP10, as it was much closer to what I had grown to love about the LP12. So I guess a short answer would be, two different tables in many ways and therefore the sound is quite different as well. 

All my own opinion of course 

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