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Rega Rp8 vs VPI Aries 2 Black Night

Hi all,
I have the chance of buying (without demoing, though) the two TT of the title, more or less at the same price. Rega is an ex-demo, VPI preowned.
I now own Project RPM9.1x with a "ground-it" pad and speed box, that makes it similar to a Project RPM10.
Cartridge is a Lyra Delos.

I would like to have some comments on the two TT above, which one you prefer and why, or even just their "sonic signature", differences between the two, and so on.

thanks, ciao
Daniele
daniele_g

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bpoletti
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VPI Aries.  Period.  No question it's a MUCH better table than the Rega.  I own a first generation Aries (extended) with a JMW-12 tonearm.  It has had a few upgrades over the years, but still retains the original qualities of the table. 

My table sits on Original StillPoint cones which made an improvement. 

It's hard and pretty expensive to get a better table than an early Aries. 
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