Lewm, I agree with you 100%.
I have a first generation tricked up VPI Classic 2.7 (sic). It is actually a basic Classic 1/2 plinth, which I improved. Many years ago, I switched out the basic 600 rpm motor to a Classic 3 300 rpm motor. Shortly thereafter, I switched out the tone arm and tone arm base to the Classic 3 stainless steel tone arm and base.
My cartridge is a Lyra Kleos, which works just fine. My electronics are all recent ARC SE suite gear.
I am thinking about switching out my Classic 3 stainless steel tone arm to a 3D tone arm at some point. No rush though.
In the meantime, I enjoy my system. Maybe to some, it is sonic swill, but I do not care. I still love spinning some great vinyl and am happy as a kosher clam.
BIF
I have a first generation tricked up VPI Classic 2.7 (sic). It is actually a basic Classic 1/2 plinth, which I improved. Many years ago, I switched out the basic 600 rpm motor to a Classic 3 300 rpm motor. Shortly thereafter, I switched out the tone arm and tone arm base to the Classic 3 stainless steel tone arm and base.
My cartridge is a Lyra Kleos, which works just fine. My electronics are all recent ARC SE suite gear.
I am thinking about switching out my Classic 3 stainless steel tone arm to a 3D tone arm at some point. No rush though.
In the meantime, I enjoy my system. Maybe to some, it is sonic swill, but I do not care. I still love spinning some great vinyl and am happy as a kosher clam.
BIF