Project Xtension 12 or VPI Classic 3

12-26-13: Jperry
When someone says one is better than the other they need to also be able to say they have heard both in the same system.

While I do agree with this, personal tastes are also critical as to what is "better". I have seen many times when several audiophiles were listening to the same comparison in the same room at the same time yet had different perspectives of the "winner". Better is in the ear of the beholder. So any opinions expressed should be taken with a very large grain of salt.

12-27-13: Jperry
You have a lot of great, insightful advice and I always like to see your posts.

Thank you very much, I appreciate that. Now if only my wife would appreciate my advice. ;)

I know what you mean about the "brand campaigners", but they are just part of the membership here. They don't bother me anymore, as I know who likes what now. I suppose it could be confusing for newbies who do not know their way around, but then they need to learn how to search the archives and do some homework of their own. They will soon find out who offers sage advice and who is simply pushing their own brand.

We are all free to offer advice, the wise ones will be those that learn to value certain members experiences and tastes over others. I've learned through my own trial and error to find out which members personal sonic tastes most mirror my own over the years, hopefully others are doing the same thing.

In the end, it's always a personal decision. You can ask someone what turntable, cartridge, amp, car, scotch, that you will like best, but you have to realize that what someone else prefers may not be the choice that works best for you. Cheers.

12-28-13: Altanpsx
Better is simply better, no personal tastes involved.

If there were any truth to that statement at all, it would make this hobby a whole lot easier. ;)

Altanpsx, so you do have some understanding of the subjectiveness in this hobby, that is a start. We are not discussing a Continuum Caliburn versus an entry level Rega table here, or I may agree with your statement that better is simply better.

We are discussing a $4K Project table versus a $6K VPI table, which ARE in the same league (unless you have some blatant personal bias towards one brand). So obviously, "better" will lie in the ear of the beholder in this regard.

Happy 2014 to you too Altanpsx! BTW, I love your system! I'll bet that ZYX UNIverse II sounds great!! Is it the copper version? Enjoy the music. :)