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Vpi vs. TW Acustic

My analog rig consists of a VPI Aries I, Triplanar, and Benz LP. My SoCal dealer suggests the Grand Prix Monaco TT should be my next move. However I don't have that kind of moola lying around and just try finding a used one. It ain't happening. So, would the TW Raven One be a big improvement over the the Aries or too much of a sideways move? And without the opportunity to audition, too risky?
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peterayer
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Now that I've caught my breath, I guess it was the Oracle turntable that blew the doors off his room. Even funnier.
peterayer
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Sirspeedy,
No offense intended. It was all about your use of the word "literally". It conjures a very funny image, sort of like that old speaker ad where the guy (in profile) is sitting in his chair and being "blown away" by his speakers. That's all. I understand what you were trying to say. And yes, I have much to learn.
peterayer
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Hifigary,
Member Madfloyd did just do what you are considering. His rig is not yet set up but you may want to contact him.
peterayer
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How about a used SME 10? It too is built to last a lifetime and at around $4K used, a very good value. It is a solid, quiet and stable platform for any number of arm/cartridge combos though I have only heard an SME arm on mine. There is also no fuss. Once set up, it stays that way.
peterayer
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Madfloyd,
Could you describe the differences you hear between your old VPI rig and your new Raven One/TriPlanar? I assume you are using the same Dynavector XV-1S. Thanks.
peterayer
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I find Audiogon threads to be informative and entertaining. When I first read the original post, I thought that this thread would be the former. However, it has become the latter.
peterayer
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This has become both informative and entertaining.

VPI vs. Raven One....Here's what I noticed...
by Madfloyd

I used to own four tower Huge Infinity speakers. The Oracle literally blew the doors off of my previous listening place.
by Sirspeedy

Thanks for those. I've heard Madfloyd's VPI in another system and am very interested in reading about his results with the Raven. And the description of Sirspeedy's doors being blown off their hinges by four speakers is the funniest thing I've read in days.
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