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VPI HR-X vs SME 20

Hi all,
I’m on market for new turntable and can't decide between two: SME20/A
and new VPI HR-X, I had a chance to listen to SME20/2A and I was impressed it had great bottom end and good control, overall presentation was good, build quality also very good, you sort of get filling that will last for ever, but somehow I fill that its not as musical as I would like. Unfortunately not much info on new VPI as it is so new, wonder if anyone here have chance to listen to above two TT's and can share experience. I’m in Sydney so demo on VPI hot rod is difficult.
Best regards,
Andrew
andski
rwd
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Mike, I had a great Saturday....I saw "Oklahoma"!!! Great idea and great show.

Boy, another interesting post. Anyway, since I have had no personal experience with this particular situation, I cannot add anything. However, I am VERY interested in this new VPI table. So, Rufus, Jonmatd,
Mikelavigne please keep me posted via e-mail or this thread.
fmpnd
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I just love a happy ending!
andski OP
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Many thanks all for the input it was heated discussion, think I will take chance with new HR-X, as I sad before SME20 is very good but really is not as exiting as my old LP12, I was impress with great control from top to bottom and specially bottom end. I have also order new Aesthetix Signature to go with HR-X/ DV XX2 and considering now what interconnects to use, my all other interconnects are Valhalla's so it would make sense to go with the same.
I will let you know more about VPI when I get it here in Oz.
Any recommendation on support for HR-X? my walls are double brick so maybe wall mounted shelf?
All the best,
Andrew
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