Project Xtension 12 or VPI Classic 3


Hello,
I am looking to get into vinyl and am a bit of a novice.
I have demo'd vinyl and loved the sound compared to digital.
I am considering 2 turntable / cartridge options at this time.
A Project 12 xtension with a Sumiko Celebration 2 Cartridge and a VPI Classic 3 with an Ortofon Cadenza Black Cartridge.
Is the VPI / Ortofon that much better?
I don't have the opportunity to demo that combination but have read great reviews.
Is it worth the addional cost?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I currently have Cremona M's, Conrad Johnson ET3 SE with Phono and Cary 500 MB Mono Blocks and my current source is a an Oppo 95
Thanks
pkelly1504

Showing 2 responses by dweller

I would ask if you know what a unipivot arm is?
A unipivot arm is packed in the Classic 3 box and is placed on top of the "bearing" which is like a heavy duty sewing needle pointing at the ceiling.
There it sits -serene and free-floating until you (or your child or cat) lifts it off its perch to do whatever.

I have a Classic 2 and was kind of shocked by the whole unipivot thing.
It does sound good, I must say, but has a certain precariousness about it.