Sounds like you are headed in the right direction with the Prime and since you own VPI now you have an idea of their ease of setup. I own a Prime, it was the cheapest way to get the 10inch 3D arm and have to say I am staying put with the Prime/SDS/perifial ring. Go ahead and purchase your Mint Best Protractor for setting the arm and enjoy your vinyl.
Next step in TT - where to go from a VPI Traveler?
Hi everyone,
I am currently very happy with my system (a rare situation :)) -- Van Alstine Separates (FET Valve CF/FET Valve 600R), Manley Chinook Phono Stage, KEF LS50, and VPI Traveler w/Clearaudio Maestro V2 cart). However, I know there is lot more performance to be had above the modest VPI Traveler. So, I have a couple of questions:
1. What can I expect to hear in terms of performance from a better turntable, assuming that the cartridge and the rest of the system are the same?
2. What would be some examples of a TT that will be more than just a slight improvement? I'd like to get something that will be a good foundation for years to come, but I don't have enough experience with TTs to know which tables I should be exploring. I'm considering something like a VPI Prime since I've had a good experience with VPI, and the Prime can be upgraded with an outer ring clamp, speed control, etc.
Thanks to anyone who can provide some guidance.
All the best, Scott
I am currently very happy with my system (a rare situation :)) -- Van Alstine Separates (FET Valve CF/FET Valve 600R), Manley Chinook Phono Stage, KEF LS50, and VPI Traveler w/Clearaudio Maestro V2 cart). However, I know there is lot more performance to be had above the modest VPI Traveler. So, I have a couple of questions:
1. What can I expect to hear in terms of performance from a better turntable, assuming that the cartridge and the rest of the system are the same?
2. What would be some examples of a TT that will be more than just a slight improvement? I'd like to get something that will be a good foundation for years to come, but I don't have enough experience with TTs to know which tables I should be exploring. I'm considering something like a VPI Prime since I've had a good experience with VPI, and the Prime can be upgraded with an outer ring clamp, speed control, etc.
Thanks to anyone who can provide some guidance.
All the best, Scott