I think the additional control of speed and the stability of that speed makes the SDS a very worthwhile addition. You will absolutely need it if you plan on the rim drive, but even if you don't, it is a valuable control. On cartridges, the Dyna XV1S is worth the up cost, however there are many excellent cartridges in that league that you should also consider.
VPI Aries 3 Has Arrived
The Aries 3, Super Platter, with the Dynavector 507 MKII has arrived! Delivered in just over 3 weeks...
So far it trumps the Scout in every way! Only reservation (observation) is that it seems a tab bit "slower" in the pace n' rhythm department than my Scout. The Aries 3 sounds more 'refined,' more 'controlled' overall. I am told by my stereo shop guru that this charcter will change over the next 50 to 100 hours as the platter bearing, tonearm, and tonearm wire break-in a bit...
Awesome piece of equipment; a beautiful work of art...
Have anyone else noticed a change (improvement) once a few hours have been logged on their TT?
So far it trumps the Scout in every way! Only reservation (observation) is that it seems a tab bit "slower" in the pace n' rhythm department than my Scout. The Aries 3 sounds more 'refined,' more 'controlled' overall. I am told by my stereo shop guru that this charcter will change over the next 50 to 100 hours as the platter bearing, tonearm, and tonearm wire break-in a bit...
Awesome piece of equipment; a beautiful work of art...
Have anyone else noticed a change (improvement) once a few hours have been logged on their TT?