The VPI arms are also easy to change.
One turntable with two arms, or two turntables with one each - which would you prefer?
Which would you prefer, if budget allowed: one turntable with two tonearms or two turntables with one each? What would your decision criteria be?
And the corollary: one phono preamp with multiple inputs or two phono preamps?
Assume a fixed budget, but for the purposes of this question, the budget is up to the responder. Admittedly for this type of setup, there will be a sizeable investment once all components of the chain are factored in.
I'm curious to hear how people would decide for themselves the answer to this question. Or maybe you've already made this decision - what do you like about your decision or what would you differently next time?
Cheers.
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I have a VPI 19-4 modded for 78 rpm play and a VPI TNT VI for LPs. It is just easier to switch from one table to the other since the 78 player requires an equalization preamp whereas the LP play is RIAA flat in my system with a separate phono pre-amp. I'm sure I could obtain better 78 rpm play with a better table and arm but it sounds great the way it is. Plus, I already owned the VPI 19 from 1982. |
@pindac I had no problem with my VPI 19-4 for vibration relief-it has springs and rubber feet. I almost gave back my VPI TNT VI because it's feet are next to worthless for isolation, even sitting on a heavy steel stand with 50/50 sand/shot filling. I immediately purchased the Townshend seismic sink and placed the VPI on top of a 1.25" thick HDF board. I used a large weight to balance the table. It's works great for 16 years now. If I could afford to, I would replace it with a Kronos Sparta table. |