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VPI Sup. S.M. vs. Avid Volvere vs. Clearaudio Amb.

I am looking at three tables:

VPI Super Scoutmaster Signature w/JMW-9 Signature arm ($5500)
Avid Volvere w/SME 309 arm ($6300)
Clearaudio Ambient w/Satisfy arm ($4350)

The price difference is not huge.

Which would you buy and why?

Dynamics, low frequency extension and soundstage are most important to me...

I listen to a lot of soft rock, soundtracks, new age music, folk music and rock and roll. Very little classical overal but I do listen to a bit on occasion.

Thanks.

-Brieshayna
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mimberman
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I'm actually looking at the same three tables, but have only heard the Volvere so far. which I thought sounded great: fantastic soundstaging and accurate bass. Not a romantic sound, but I wouldn't call it overly strident either. It has a nice suspension system, and it's pretty easy on the eyes. I'm not purchasing for a while, so I'll get around to listening to the other two. I posted about the Clearaudio ambient (see my old posts) but the only reply I got was a little confusing. Hopefully you'll get more.

Cheers,

Matt
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