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Cadillac of Turntables?

While watching the new FOX show 'Grandfathered' I noticed a Cadillac commercial that showed a VPI turntable with a 3D printed tonearm! I backed up the DVR, paused at the clip, then wondered, "Huh...does that make VPI the Cadillac of turntables?"

Interesting how I see more and more turntables on TV these days. And now, high-end models. Love it!
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abucktwoeighty
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I used to think of a Cadillac as your typical lead sled. Far from it now. Yes, I'm an old geezer.

I have a picture of me sitting on the fender of my brother's Nova with my legs inside the engine compartment with lots of room. I believe we were working on the lifters...was a long time ago.
taters
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I think the turntable was a VPI classic 3. It was supplied by Brooks Berdan of Monrovia, California.
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rja
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The "Cadillac" of turntables would be extremely complex and expensive to repair.
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whart
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It would need tail fins, twilight 'sentinel' and a lot of chrome. Also must weigh a few tons and have low trade-in value. Classic Caddy from the late '50s to mid-'60s. Love 'em, but not for turntables. What was it Don Delilo said: Rolls-Royce, the Cadillac of motorcars? (Or was it the other way around). Drive safe. :)
taters
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I think the Ferrari of turntables would be complex and expensive to repair. A Cadillac of turntables not so much.
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