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VPI Aries vs. VPI TNT III

My 12 year old Sota Saphire will not hold a steady speed anymore, and I've got the bug to upgrade. How do you folks compare the Aries to the TNT III? Is the TNT worth the extra money if bought used? I'm willing to pay a little more for a meaningful improvement. The reviews I've seen say that recordings that are old and not well recorded are unlistenable on the Aries. I highly value musicality. Thanks.
martingabeleb5c
martingabeleb5c OP
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Rec, thanks so much for your insight. Martin
ljgj
955 posts
 
I have an Aries and my friend has the TNT III. If you can afford to and have the extra space go for the TNT. Either way you will be pleased. If you cannot fit the TNT in your space like my situation then spend the exta on a great cartridge.
martingabel88c1
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Ljgj, thanks for the helpful information. I'm new to the internet world. It is so cool to be able to send a question out to cyberspace, and answers come back!
doug28450
199 posts
 
Martin, One thing to keep in mind is that the Aries is not currently upgradeable turntable. The TNT, however, can be purchased in the Jr. version for only a little more money than the Aries and upgraded as money allows to full TNT 5 status. They are both great tables as well as the the 19 series. Good Luck, Doug
beavis_aragon
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