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In Reply to: RE: General VPI Question posted by Joe Backer on November 25, 2015 at 13:58:34
I have a ScoutMaster, not an Aries, but I've had other tables and would characterize the VPI sound as big, controlled, solid bass, not particularly warm, true to the source, uncolored & neutral.
Controlled is probably the most dominant trait, and with that lots of
inner detail and layers. I have a Soundsmith Cartridge, so some of those traits may be the cart. I've also had Clearaudio and Lyra carts on the VPI.
It will be interesting what level of agreement ensues.
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I have an Aries 1 Extended with a JMW-12 arm, one of the first "Extended" models made. It has a SuperPlatter that I think was standard on the Extended version, not sure about the standard version (a question for Harry/HW). This particular table was used by a manufacturer who took it as a demo source for his line of electronics for maybe 15 years. It has a lot of miles and still sounds great, like new.
I've used it with a Lyra Clavis da Capo and currently an AT OC9/II. I agree with the comments by gkirkos about the ScoutMaster. I would also add that the table seems to pretty much disappear most of the time. It is good enough to be able to clearly distinguish the most subtle differences in cartridges and records.
My top listening preferences include imaging and soundstage. I have never felt that the table got in the way of presenting a quiet, but large and busy soundstage with very precise 3-dimensional imaging (if it was recorded properly). The original venue is presented as it was recorded.
I have a HW-19 and a TNT. I've listened to Linns of various types. The VPIs sound rock stable and unflappable with well grounded bass and stable sounding speed. This is compared to the Linns which in general have lots of detail but never seem as "grounded" Now the Aries is a non-suspended table while mine have at least some suspension. I'd snap up that Aries, you'll love although it will be a different sound for sure!
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