I owned a VPI Aries 1 for many years and enjoyed it very much. It was well built weighed in at about 70lbs. I noticed over the years VPI TT appeared to be using cheaper parts than his older TNT models.E verything looked cheaper to me, motor ,plinth , platter. I decided not to invest into his Classic models and took the plunge and purchased a TTW Eliminator. The module design allowed , me to upgrade as funds became available. Sine I have added a 50lb. copper platter, a beautiful copper center weight, carbon fiber matt, a outer ring and a 22lb arm pod. I have heard nothing in this price range that comes close in build quality and sound .I have a lot of friends who own VPI tables who are all in agreement that my setup is better in everyway. As far as speed stability goes I check it weekly on my KAB always dead on accurate.
