Exprience with Avid turntables?


Does anyone have experience with Avid turntables?
I am considering giving up my old trusty Technics SP-15 and moving the SME tonearm onto a new Avid turntable -- a Diva or possibly a Volvere. Another option for me would be to get a VPI Scoutmaster (with a VPI arm) instead. Any informed impressions would be appreciated.
jerry

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I own a Volvere after having a fully equiped LP12 for many years. I never thought I'd sell the LINN (loved it) but the Volvere has it all and in My opinion AVID makes the best suspended tables available. They seemed to have combined the best of suspended (midrange depth , clarity and detail, isolation) with non suspended (dynamics, bass, timing). On top of all they are extremely well engineered and thought out , even when it comes to set-up (a breeze). By design they are not damped and therefore you do not get the smearing of sound that you do with other tables. Bass is rock solid and deep. They work best with SME and Rega arms. Heard that AVID is working on their own arm as well. I think you get alot for your money (even with the currency exchange) no matter where in the line you jump in. I do think if can stretch to get the Volvere. Sequel gets you closer to the Acutus. The Acutus is Absolutely there with the best turntables available. The finish/quality on all the Avid decks are top notch. If your stretching the budget go with a Rega arm and maybe upgrade later.

Can you tello I love Avid decks.. you bet. You really need to listen to one.

Lastly.. I have listened to the Spacedecks, and VPI, there is no comparison to any of the Avids.