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Original VPI Aries vs VPI classic 3

I currently have an original Vpi Aries and it works just fine. I was just thinking about upgrading tables and I have been looking at the Vpi classic 3. I'm wondering if this is worth the upgrade. I can get around 1800.00 for my table so I'm looking at spending about 4000.00 to get the classic 3.
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stringreen
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Plasmatech...sound like you had a platter other than the Classic one.
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Aries is fine, I would look to replace the arm with a 3D mated with an upgraded cartridge. The 3D is much better than the 10.5..less hi fi sounding...smoother, yet more detailed with greater depth of field
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I have a Superscoutmaster with Rim Drive, etc. like yours. Harry told me that there is nearly no difference between ours and the D/D. No point in focusing on the Direct Drive. One thing I could suggest....when I replaced the Classic Feet with BearPaws, it made a leap forward in sound.
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Okonrad....get in touch with the guy who makes them (forgot his name) Someplace in Vermont...anyway he'll guide you. I also tried his Terra Stones....didn't like them. Bearpaws are big brass cones that screw in with the same threads as the original VPI feet. Big difference for the better....if you don't like them send them back.
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