2. analog
  3. 1265840948

Platter upgrade for VPI MkIV?

I'm hoping some of you can answer these questions. I'm using the non-inverted bearing and a TNT II platter (acrylic/metal?, sandwich). Is the inverted bearing a significant upgrade and is the (new) Classic platter (aluminum/stainless) superior to the Superplatter? Is the inverted bearing a snug fit in the MkIV plinth? My bearing has a flange with 3 holes for small bolts to secure it to the plinth. The inverted bearing has one large nut on the bottom therefore it seems like it would need to fit snuggly in the cutout of the plinth.
128x128slaw

Showing 5 responses by stringreen

stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,495 posts
 
I would ask VPI...they will give you an honest answer.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,495 posts
 
I had a super platter on my VPI Superscoutmaster.....the changing to the Classic platter was a significant step upward...you didn't need super-hearing to hear the difference.  The soundstage opened up,  looking back,  highs sounded like they were non-existant with the Superplatter in comparison, the Superplatter was turgid, thick, and dead. The Classic platter's highs are not at all bright, just silky smoothe and fast. Get the Classic platter...I haven't heard the mag-lev platter, but I strongly suspect the difference between that and the Classic is not nearly as great as between the Super platter and Classic.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,495 posts
 
Slaw...what got into you today....I tell it like it is.  I only comment on equipment I personally touch and work with.  I am not a salesperson...just a pro violinist who loves music and knows what instruments sound like.  I have and am using the ceramic platter which is nothing more than a classic platter that has a ceramic coating.  After comparing them both...I could not tell the difference between the 2 of them.  The next time you see one of my posts and if it upsets you so much...just move along without looking. Make your listening great again.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,495 posts
 
...a padded room.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,495 posts
 
Gee whiz....no I haven't heard the Mag-Lev, so I really can't comment about it except to say, that Harry and I have talked about it...Harry loves it....I have great respect for Harry's ears and business acumen, so I'll go along with what he says....except to say, that I haven't heard it.  As far as ClearDay cables...I have never heard such an improvement in my system since I inserted these things.  Paul sent me a review/audition sample which when the stylus just entered the groove...even before the music played....I knew this was a winner.  I returned the sample in favor of the next higher level which I find even better. Here's something else regarding my evaluations....those who use the word "Dude" have a clear inability for communication et al.  Stereo components, like cars, sometimes like wives, certainly like life, requires just getting over it.
More to discover