Finished the layaway on my new turntable!

Joey_V
Joey_V Posts: 8,549
in 2 Channel Audio
Just made my last payment on my new turntable… woohoo! Took me 4 months but it’s finally all mine. Meet the new table - the VPI Black.

Now to decide on my cart.

Friggin excited to add to my system… this was something I wanted to add to my experience/journey.


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Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    Beautiful!! Congrats Joey..
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  • jbreezy5
    jbreezy5 Posts: 1,141
    Congrats!
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    Turntable: Dual 721 Direct-Drive w/Audio Technica AT-VM95e cart

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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,117
    Very nice.
    Pio Elete Pro 520
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    PS Audio GCPH phono pre
    Sunfire CG 200 X 5
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  • SIHAB
    SIHAB Posts: 4,891
    edited April 2023
    Looks simple and cool. B)
    I recommend a cart.
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  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,045
    Thread title sure caught my eye. I'm thinking "@Joey_V put something on layaway? Holy cow, what kind of rarity could this be??" What a gorgeous piece of engineering. Congrats man.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    The fat lady does not sing until she....

    ....sings.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    Nice looking table. Soundsmith and VPI go together like peanut butter and jam.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

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  • stangman67
    stangman67 Posts: 2,289
    F1nut wrote: »
    Nice looking table. Soundsmith and VPI go together like peanut butter and jam.

    Agreed. Love the MIMC on my Prime Sig.
    2 Channel in my home attic/bar/man cave

    2 Channel Focal Kanta 3 I Modwright SWL9.0 Anniversary Pre I Modwright PH9.0X I Modwright KWA-150SE I VPI Prime Signature w/ Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC I Lumin U2 Mini I North Star Designs Intenso DAC I Audience OHNO ICs/Audience Furutech FP-S55N and FP-S032N Power Cables/Acoustic Zen Satori I Isotek Sirius
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,220
    F1nut wrote: »
    Nice looking table. Soundsmith and VPI go together like peanut butter and jam.

    What model do you recommend Jesse?
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 767
    She's a beaut! Congrats!
    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    SIHAB wrote: »
    Looks simple and cool. B)
    I recommend a cart.
    Yeah definitely
    The antithesis to my Avenger Ref.

    Gonna keep both of at all possible, will have 2 different carts so I can experience the two.

    I am liking the idea of the Direct Drive in addition to the Rim drive.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    Soundsmith or My Sonic Labs or Air Tight or Koetsu. I also ran across the Phasemation and Etsuro.

    I know audio analyst has the Etsuro Gold

    Myles B Astor just reviewed the Phasemation 5000 favorably.

    Mike Lavigne has the Koetsu Coralstone… I am envious of the Jade.

    My dealer Reference Analog recommends My Sonic.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,004
    It's been a while since I heard from Myles....

    I hope he is doing okay.

    Tom
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    treitz3 wrote: »
    It's been a while since I heard from Myles....

    I hope he is doing okay.

    Tom

    Tom
    I think he is, he responded to my question about the Phasemation
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,958
    Congrats Joey, very nice.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    ClearAudio Stradivari V2…
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,494
    edited April 2023
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    F1nut wrote: »
    Nice looking table. Soundsmith and VPI go together like peanut butter and jam.

    What model do you recommend Jesse?

    When only the best will do.

    https://www.sound-smith.com/cartridges/strain-gauge-systems/strain-gauge-systems
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    edited April 2023
    Would love the jade (retired) but I suppose blue lace would do.

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    Blue lace is expensive stateside
    But I have been sent contacts in Singapore who can get it at 50%
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 767
    Some day I'd like to hear a Koetsu cartridge. Unfortunately, the audio equipment stores near me only offer the usual stuff from Ortofon and Rega. I'm curious what you are using as a phono preamp with your new VPI deck.
    Sources: Technics SL1200MKII | SME3009 Tonearm | Monster Alpha 1 MC cartridge | Oppo UDP203 disk player | Nikko NT-790 analog tuner | Musical Fidelity Trivista 21 DAC | Preamp: Threshold SL-10 | Amplifier: Threshold Stasis 2 | Speakers: Snell Acoustics C/V | Kimber 12-TC bi wire speakers | Analysis plus Oval 1 preamp to amp | Wireworld Eclipse 7 DAC to Preamp | Wireworld eclipse digital IC Oppo to DAC | Audioquest Quartz tuner to preamp |
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    newbie308 wrote: »
    Some day I'd like to hear a Koetsu cartridge. Unfortunately, the audio equipment stores near me only offer the usual stuff from Ortofon and Rega. I'm curious what you are using as a phono preamp with your new VPI deck.

    The new VPI Black is my 2nd table. My first is the VPI Avenger Reference. I’m lucky that my phono has 2 inputs.

    It is the Audio Research Reference 10 phono.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,157
    And some still say DD is an outdated concept compared to belt drives…
    My vintage DD’s say otherwise.

    Beautiful table.
    Would love to hear the new direct drive tables.
    I’m sure with modern tech they surpass the dd’s of yore.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    skipshot12 wrote: »
    And some still say DD is an outdated concept compared to belt drives…
    My vintage DD’s say otherwise.

    Beautiful table.
    Would love to hear the new direct drive tables.
    I’m sure with modern tech they surpass the dd’s of yore.
    I’m keeping both, Atleast that’s my plan.

    Quick switch between one and another on the phono. Will distribute the wear also.

    https://mysoniclab.com/

    The Sig gold and plat look tempting
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    This table would take me a long while to do a layaway on…

    https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa8g85-techdas-air-force-one-turntables

    But it’s nice to dream.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,007
    I’ve always preferred DD.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,549
    dromunds wrote: »
    I’ve always preferred DD.

    There’s something about just pressing a button and away it goes
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,392
    Joey_V wrote: »
    This table would take me a long while to do a layaway on…

    https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa8g85-techdas-air-force-one-turntables

    But it’s nice to dream.

    I can't help but feel that you will be compelled to go there...
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,144
    Congrats, Joey! 'Layaway'...wow, haven't heard that term used in awhile, and definitely not with high-end audio gear. Layaway was a term normally reserved for buying Christmas gifts at K-Mart, or the like. But from a business perspective, it is a much better option than 'interest-free financing'...not that you are much of a credit risk. Sorry for the diversion...that is just the accountant in me coming out.

    Regarding the turntable itself - assuming the HW-40 Black Edition - it's interesting to see VPI pivot (pun intended) towards gimbal tonearms. They were pretty heavy in the uni-pivot camp for awhile. Looks like this one has anti-skate as well, so that's a plus :)

    It is hard to argue against a good DD design, especially when it is all-manual, with no auto-functions to add un-wanted (or needed) mechanical noise. Funny how things come full-circle after so many years.

    Anyway...enjoy, Dr. V!
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  • xsmi
    xsmi Posts: 1,798
    Congrats on the new table Joey. I'm thing of trying a vintage Denon DP-57L DD.
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 767
    https://youtu.be/xLY-BugKWk0

    Two Airforce one's and a microphone...
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