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What direction is VPI headed?

First let me state that I own a VPI Prime w/perifial ring, SDS, and a couple extra arm wands so I have invested some $ overall, this being my third VPI table, with that said I am a happy VPI customer but here recently have taken a few notes on their constantly coming up with the next iteration of what ever is moving well and I do believe the Prime is one of those. When they came out with the Prime Signature it was hard not to sell and replace with it but I didn't now the Prime Signature Rosewood is gorgeous but at $6,800.00, now when you get to that cost level I started looking used and have seen the prices dropping ridiculously low on a couple of HRX setups with all the extras for  a lot less than that and they still aren't moving. I know there are those that speak of VPIs marketing from time to time but what is going on.
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tooblue,

With those extra armwands, I would bypass the Prime Signature and go for the Avenger.  There are even some used Avengers on Audiomart.  I've owned the Prime and then went to an Avenger, and everything opened up - clarity, soundstage, blacker backgrounds, realism.  I was pretty surprised actually.  The extra armwands would seem like a good move on the Avenger rather than the Prime Sig.   Great options too have though.  Mat has always been a true gentleman when I've spoken with him and the rest of the VPI team has been a pleasure to work with.  Many dislike the streamlining of the company and many didn't like all the iterations and variations that Harry had in his bespoke offerings.  It is hard to please everyone but seems some of those bespoke offerings are available in their Reference Avenger line.  
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