I have friends who have the VPI. I had a VPI early and had several updates. I was frustrated with The quality. I bought a Voyd that sounded much better. (SME V arm.) I began to have a problem and couldn't get servic so I decided on a Basis 2800. The quality and design is outstanding. Parts are matched. AJ even helped me fix the Voyd. I now have to great tables that I feel sound better than the VPI's. My friends have VPI's when they listen to the Basis they omit there is no comparison even to the Voyd. I'm able to resolve more low level detail, air, space from a silent background. music floats out naturally. The 2001 I believe is better a great buy. See if you can listen to a Basis. AJ is great help. Basis has a Graham 2.2 and Koetsu Signature.
