VPI Classic - Now you have one......

For all who have had the Classic for a while now...what's it like to live with and is it what you expected it to be or more/ less?

robm101-13-2010 10:22am

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rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 02-12-2010 at 04:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Has anyone experimented with replacing either the feet and/or the clamp on the Classic? Mine arrived late today and I'm extremely pleased with it (using a Glider S Hi output), but wonder what inexpensive upgrades are available. The stock clamp is adequate, but I'm thinking of replacing it with one from TT Weights. They also sell feet. But I'm hoping my large Audio Points will fit. I'd be interested in any other tweaks that have been successful.
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 02-12-2010 at 10:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Jaspert You're speaking from your head, not your heart! Life's too short for that.
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 02-25-2010 at 06:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Schugh Within Audiogon, you'll find Michigan Maple or Dawnsplatforms. 3" thick maple boards that just fit under the Classic sell for $75. Seems like a good price compared with other vendors.
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 03-13-2010 at 06:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own a Classic. Answer to 1st question is "yes". I would not buy anything smaller - length or width. I can't answer the 2nd question as I mounted a Benz Glider that I had on hand. You might want to call Galen Carol at Galen Carol Audio in San Antonio, TX. He sells the Classic and is a straight shooter and can probably answer your question.
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 03-16-2010 at 12:25am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actusreus I have the Glider high output S. While I love the sound, there may be a better matchup for the Classic; since I already had the Glider, I didn't do any research. I believe VPI recommends a Dynavector that they'll mount for you at a decent price. As far as arm mass, I was told it was 12.3g. Regarding using a maple board under the Classic, I wanted a dust cover to protect the TT and arm; so, I bought a Ginko table top dust cover from Galen (and love it). Hoever, keep in mind that you'll probably need extra headroom with the table top dust cover if your board's dimensions are smaller than the Ginko's (to accommodate the heighth of the board).
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 03-20-2010 at 10:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Actusreus Regarding mass of the arm, pulled it from somewhere on the 'gon; but can't find it now. Sent an email to VPI asking for correct arm mass; I'll post their answer as soon as I get it.
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 03-23-2010 at 03:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Per Mike at VPI - mass of Classic arm is 11.6
rockyboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 335 posts 03-28-2010 at 02:04am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've not had that or any other problem with my Classic. I love the table! Popping is not normal and that table should be replaced.

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