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VPI Traveler made in the USA

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Posted on July 6, 2012 at 13:52:28
HW
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 Someone asks in a thread down below if the new Traveler arm is made in China or the USA, probably because of its price. I'm happy to say more families are getting health insurance, retirement benefits, and a good job because the entire Traveler turntable less the cueing device, RCA connectors, and the arm connector, are USA made.

All parts are sourced in NJ, PA, and NY by some really great machinists and assembled at VPI. There isn't anything we can't do in this country when we want to!!

HW

 

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As it should be! And THANKS!, posted on July 6, 2012 at 14:04:11
CometCKO
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 My VPI Scout and Scoutmaster have been among my most satisfying audio purchases. Thank you so much for your commitment to excellence and the joy that you've given me and my family.

Best regards,

Frank
"Knowing what you don't know is, in a sense, omniscience"

 

Love it! (nt), posted on July 6, 2012 at 14:09:18
Frank_Locke
 nt

 

Ditto on the thanks, posted on July 6, 2012 at 14:13:16
rlindsa
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 My semi tricked up Scout (HRX-type inverted bearing platter, JMW 10.5i arm) is one of most satisfying components (rivaled only by my Manley Steelhead), and VPI is a pleasure to work with.

rlindsa

 

RE: THE BIGGER PICTURE IS..., posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:11:28
Time_Stands_Still
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 Here is the issue. All too many of you/us consumers (and not just in the USA but most of the western world) are bitchy about price of things. Walmart parking lots are full of mindless consumers who spend thousands of dollars per year buying crap. Not just the cheapest stuff, but crap they/we have little to no need nor really wanted to buy anyways.

We have been and get brainwashed to shop, shop, shop and also on the flip side to bitch if something is $1.00 more than we each think it should be. We then bitch about lost manufacturing jobs while we load up out fat, lazy a$$es into our typically over sized vehicles to get down to mostly the now 24 hour opened Wal Marts (and similar type stores) just to piss the few bucks we have away buying the latest cheap crap made mostly in China. OBTW, I'm not really blaming China per se (it's a developing nation with now a progressing working class) but more so the greedy corporate world which gladly exploits their cheap labour and then pushes us western consumers to SHOP, SHOP, SHOP. LOAD UP ON MORE CRAP!

IMO, generally the wisest shoppers and likely those with the most cash in reserves and least amount of carried debt to income are those who cut through much of the brainwashing consumerism and more often shop on value and not really price. More of them justify purchases with careful prudence and not just mindless shopping to get MORE STUFF ERR, CRAP!

It's mostly our fault folks that less consumer goods are made in better paying, better living western, with better social safety nets nations.

Let me ask you all here. It is said that the latest Apple iPhone (I'm not picking on Apple, Lord knows other companies are much worse but only using it as an example to fill my question) would cost about $50.00 more if it were to be made in the USA rather than in China. How many of you especially you Wally World shoppers (many who almost live in one of their stores) would pay that difference if given the choice between the two phones? Oh sure, it's easy to say "I'd pay $50.00 more to get one made in the USA." But in reality I'd bet most consumers will pick the Made In China one and pocket the $50.00 to just later waste on some other crap at the local mall or discount store.

I'm not preaching as if I was not ever guilty of this, but dammit I'm doing my best as I continue to mature in life to learn more about prudent consumerism and shopping based more on real value TO ME and not just blind, idiot, price shopping and loading up on more crap I typically have little or no need for.

 

Excellent ! (nt), posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:28:32
reelsmith.
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reelsmith's axiom: Its going to be used equipment when I sell it, so it may as well be used equipment when I buy it.


 

RE: THE BIGGER PICTURE IS..., posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:29:05
Tre'
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Location: So. Cal.
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 I think I agree with most of what you say but I have one question about the phone.

Is it said to cost $50 more to buy or cost $50 more to make?

If it cost $50 more to make then it would cost $250 more to buy.

Tre'
Have Fun and Enjoy the Music
"Still Working the Problem"

 

My fault..., posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:31:21
cdb
 I was the one who asked; though I didn't specially say 'China'.

I forgot to add that my query was *not politically motivated, but simply curiosity from a design and industrial engineering standpoint.

Congratulations, IMO, are in order to VPI for bringing this package to market at this price point.

The remaining open question: Does it have an anti-skating function?

 

RE: THE BIGGER PICTURE IS..., posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:36:53
Time_Stands_Still
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 If I recall hearing one of the tech podcasts I listen to a study showed it would cost only $50.00 more retail. But it was a few months ago and I could be wrong in that it may have been cost of manufacture. But IMO it doesn't matter. IMO 2/3 shoppers would buy the Made In China one (any product) and pocket the $50 to then likely waste on some other crap later. It could be $50 or $75 or IMO even just $20, I bet most western consumers would not give a flying BLEEP to buy a Made In USA product if they can get the same one made in China or wherever even if it's $20 cheaper than the Made in the USA version. That is how freaking brainwashed and idiot-like we have typically become as consumers. ALL OF US ME INCLUDED ARE GUILTY OF THIS! I'm just trying to reprogramme my years of brainwashed mind though.

 

How can we be sure this HW fellow knows what he's talking about?, posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:40:42
hesson11
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 :-)

 

Looks like twisted tone arm cable like the Scout., posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:45:09
Opus 104
 It worked fine on my Scout.




 

Me too!!, posted on July 6, 2012 at 15:57:46
tnewell
Audiophile

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Joined: March 29, 2001
 Love my Super Scoutmaster!!

Been a VPI guy for 16 years. Started with a HW 19 Jr and progressed up the Scout line to the SSM.

Tom

 

RE: My fault..., posted on July 6, 2012 at 16:52:23
DuaneBusa@hotmail.com
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Location: Coconut Grove, Fl
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 You do not have to Apologize! There is no law about political correctivenes That is one of our founding Principles guaranteed by our founding fathers! If other people wish to express contrary ideas, that is ok also.But you do not need to feel forced into a position contrary to yours. Happy July 4th.

Regards,

Duane in Coconut Grove

 

Congratulations…, posted on July 7, 2012 at 03:49:09
wawa2020
Audiophile

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Location: NC
Joined: October 25, 2002
 on the the new table, it looks great.

Also must say that Matt has been a great addition to the VPI team and is doing a super job, especially with getting the word out via Facebook and manning shows. It must be very gratifying to have your son working with you!

 

RE: I agree completely, but people need help to do right, posted on July 7, 2012 at 04:13:05
amioutaline?
 Bring back The Smoot-Hawley Tariff laws.

 

RE: VPI Traveler made in the USA, posted on July 7, 2012 at 09:16:46
abs1
 Thank you for the Traveler, Harry. And that's not just hollow praise. I was so impressed that I ordered one (with a Grado Gold and a gloss red plinth) in early May.

According to my dealer these were to begin shipping around July 4th.

I'm getting anxious :)

 

Red looks fast!, posted on July 7, 2012 at 09:40:54
Waxxy
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RE: Red looks fast! Great Pic........, posted on July 7, 2012 at 12:46:38
abs1
 ...... got me salivating.

 

Good for you Harry, posted on July 7, 2012 at 16:41:29
M3 lover
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 I feel better when the buck stops here (USA).

"The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing, if you can fake that you've got it made." Groucho

 

Better move that table . . . CANNONBALL!, posted on July 7, 2012 at 20:19:57
JoshT
Audiophile

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 Sorry, couldn't resist.
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"If you are the owner of a new stereophonic system, this record will play with even more brilliant true-to-life fidelity. In short, you can purchase this record with no fear of its becoming obsolete in the future."

 

RE: THE BIGGER PICTURE IS..., posted on July 9, 2012 at 20:17:03
welly
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Joined: January 22, 2001
 Look at all the things I've bought
I can't believe what they cost
Just a lot of plastic and numbers on my credit card
I'm feeling kind of lost

Laurie Anderson - Dark Angel
Cheers

Welly
He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife.
- Douglas Adams


 

RE: VPI Traveler made in the USA, posted on July 10, 2012 at 06:04:28
collinslaw@fuse.net
Audiophile

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Location: Northern Kentucky
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 i add my thanks. i am using one of your older, but wonderful tnt's with a multitude of upgrades. the upgrade path is also another excellent idea both for the buyer and your company.
another high value product from up your way is Decware. i am also using one of their excellent amps. and using usa made morrow-audio cables. so, there are some folks bucking the china trend.
Tom Collins

 

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