VPI Avenger

Dear Mat,
Thank you for your kind response.
I actually expected you to say the excellence of the design justifies its sacrificial nature, but that would have been a bridge too far ;^)

I'm sure the Avengers projected (conditional?) wear & tear estimate will be more encouraging to prospective buyers. :)
All the best,

Hi, I am considering getting one Avenger, but have a little concern. Unlike the reference version, the standard Avenger does not have a speed controller. How one can be sure if it runs on the right speed? Also, anyone here has actually used JMW 12-3D Reference arm, which one of these carts would fit best: Phasemation PP1000, AMG Teatro, Dynavector XX2, Clearaudio Concerto, Ortofon Candeza Black, Ortofon Winfeld, and Transfiguration Proteus? Grateful for your advice.

Carsman I am a dealer for a few of the lines you mentioned. I personally use an Avenger and Proteus which work wonderfully together. I have also sold quite a few of that exact combination.

As for speed control, you can go a couple routes. You can use the stepped pulley along with a strobe to set speed, an ADS (SDS replacement) and strobe, or a phoenix engineering eagle. One of the added benefits of using a control device is it allows the use of an HRX pulley and multiple belts, along with being able to switch from 33.3 to 45 at the push of a button rather than physically moving the belt. Anyways, if you want to discuss sonic differences etc your welcome to PM me or call if you would like.

Jeff