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Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI?

I'm wondering if I'm just not a VPI guy. Bought a Scoutmaster with signature JMW arm and a Shelter 501 MKII cartridge. This was after buying a Rega P3-24 with an Elys II cartridge. Thought the Rega was very dark sounding (at least with that cartridge).

The VPI sounded unnatural to me (no midbass whatsoever). Thought it was a bad cartridge, but recently heard a Scout (with signature arm) equipped with a Dynavector cartridge. This was on a system at a retailer where I was auditioning speakers and I didn't think it sounded much different from what I have at home.

While I hate overdone midbass, I certainly miss it if it's absent. I'm wondering if I'm just not a VPI guy and should try something else - maybe a Rega (P5?) with a different cartridge...

madfloyd

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narrod
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Differnt tastes. There is nothing wrong with the frequency response of the VPI line. I've never heard a Rega described as dark. You might try a Michel Gyrodec SE
or a Linn LP12. They both sound quite different from VPI and Rega.
narrod
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Vpihw is Harry Weisfield. Listen to what he says about his products and ignore the rest of us. He won't steer you wrong.
narrod
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Madfloyd, don't spend any money on upgrades until you correct the bass problem you are hearing. Harry gave you
the right advice. He designed the table and arm. No one knows more about it than he does. Follow it and live with the changes for awhile and confirm that VPI is your table of choice. Hold on to your money until then.
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