Anybody heard a VPI?

[Oldenbroke]

I have been considering upgrading my RP3 for an RP6, but it has been

suggested that a VPI (from the US) may be a better option. Pricier

(the basic Traveler is ~£1400 no cart.) but much better sounding.

Has anyone heard one?

 

[stevebrock]

no but I have heard a Gyro, you can get one from HiFIx with Rega Arm for the same monney!

 

[Oldenbroke]

Thanks Steve. I hadn't considered the Gyrodeck

so I may have a listen to that as well. I seem to be inching my way

to RP8 money without trying, what a hobby! Should have listened

to my mother and taken up origami.

 

[stevebrock]

Thanks Steve. I hadn't considered the Gyrodeck

so I may have a listen to that as well. I seem to be inching my way

to RP8 money without trying, what a hobby! Should have listened

to my mother and taken up origami.

Listen fella, i have only been into vinyl a few years now believe me the Rega budget decks are great for the money!

I think the RP6 is Rega's best deck but if I was in the RP8 budget then I really would suggest a GyroDec with a Rega RB303 arm - like I said HiFix are doing that package for less then £1500, an RP8 is £1600 and to me the Gyro is way ahead in terms of engineering, then when funds allow upgrade the RB303 to an SME or something then it really will be a superb deck.

I love my RP6, it sounds great, is a good price at £749 but my next deck will not be an RP8 but a GyroDec or Orbe.

 

[stevebrock]

BTW

The step from an RP3 to RP6 is noticable, i did the same RP1/Bias2 to RP3/Elys2 to RP6/Exact, but if i could turn back the clock i would of gone RP3 then Gyrodec!

PS just noticed, you have a nice 2 ch system there!

 

[Oldenbroke]

I have yet to fix the budget, or timescale for this upgrade. I enjoy the sound of

my current system, but I know I want to improve it. Its a big step from £500 deck to

>£1k and when I get there I want to make sure I get to listen to as many options

as possible. Seeing your system and noting your comments I will definitely

demo the Gyro.Not checked which arm is fitted though. Probably RB303.

Thanks again for your comments, much appreciated.

 

[stevebrock]

The Gyro does not come form Michell with an arm, however the 303 is a good starting point or a Tecnoarm, then something further up the ladder an SME

 

[floyd droid]

Should have listened to my mother and taken up origami.

Which leads us nicely to an Audio Origami PU7 , be a nice arm to nail on if you go the Gyro route.

 

[Al ears]

Should have listened to my mother and taken up origami.

Which leads us nicely to an Audio Origami PU7 , be a nice arm to nail on if you go the Gyro route.

Nice one, and indeed a nice arm. 🙂

 

[jerry klinger]

I've heard the VPI record cleaning machine - very noisy IMHO. :shhh:

 

[Oldenbroke]

Thanks FD, Just googled the Audio Origami PU7 - wow!

Definitely a rarefied vinyl atmosphere but blue would be nice.

 

[floyd droid]

If you want one in your favourite football teams colours Johnnie will do it for you no problem, and I'm not kidding.