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.
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.