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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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inna
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These days the situation with digital is totally different than it was 20 years ago. Computer music is going to take over almost everything. There probably will be some companies left doing custom orders, very much like you can get new tape heads made for your Studer.
There is no vinyl resurgence in a true sense, in my opinion, it is a temporary fashion phenomenon and it looks more like an agony than anything else. Most people in their twenties have never even seen a turntable. It's almost over. Sorry, guys.
inna
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VPI is probably headed to hell, just like every other table manufacturer. In 20 years no-one is going to buy new turntables, well, few still would but there won't be any. I hope I am wrong.
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