There are lots of great TTs out there but the VPI Aires 1 is very special. IMO it has the best platter/spindle system ever devised. My problem was always with the JMW tonearm and I wish that I had tried a different arm before I sold my Aires. If I were doing it today I would go either the TriPlanar path or maybe the Pete Riggle Woody - the SPU version.
Just my 2 cents worth...
Just my 2 cents worth...