VPI “the Harry”

It looks like "Veg-O-Matic" bought out VPI

@jknovak

Thanks for the chuckle.

”It looks like "Veg-O-Matic" bought out VPI”

It does look like someone had an extra cutting board lying around. 

VPI seems to be going the Pro-Ject route, offering a dizzying number of turntables (in fairness, Pro-Ject has taken this to the extreme).  Admittedly it's been a long while, but the last time I took a serious look at the VPI lineup it consisted of the HW-19, Aries, and TNT, with a couple of JRs thrown in for good measure.  I count 15 tonearms in their lineup now too.  It looks like Matt Weisfeld has taken the company in a very different direction.   

@judsauce 

Regarding VPI's Customer Service, I have nothing but accolades.

I have a modified HW 19 MK IV that has been waiting for a Super Platter forever. I finally found one but was concerned about the bearing status. I called the company and spoke to the receptionist. Within an hour, Harry Weisfeld called me back. We chatted probably for 15 minutes and I shared my concerns. He told me to ship it out and he would take a look at it. He did, cleaned it up a bit, and shipped it out to me next day UPS. Charged me 50 bucks for his time and 25 bucks for shipping. I have to say it doesn't get any better than that!