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VPI Aries - either or question, please comment


I have a credit and can buy either option 1 or option 2. Any help?

Thanks in advance.

OPTION 1:

- VPI Aries turntable w/ JMW10" arm (~$3,700)

OPTION 2:

- VPI Aries turntable w/ JMW9" arm (~$2,600)
- VPI SDS (synchronous Drive System) for speed accuracy (~$1,000)
- $100 for the extra cables needed.

I guess the question is simply, how good is the 10" arm and would the 9" arm paired with the SDS better it?

Thanks!!
kublakhan

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tlh28
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Hi,

Question about the Black Knight. I hope you won't be offended by my question, but when I heard the Scout recently, it seemed to have more drive/pace/rhythm than VPIs I've heard in the past. (I admit I'm basically an Anglo-phile when it comes to stereo, although I also appreciate the greater dynamics/LF response/fullness decks like the VPI can do.) Is the Black Knight similar to the Scout in regard to pace/rhythm etc., IYO? thanks,

Terry
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