new "heavy platter" for VPI HR-X?


I am sure most HRX fans have read Arthur Salvatore's comments on the VPI HRX. Now it seems VPI offers an upgraded platter to address this controversy.
Unusually...or not... there is nothing presently on VPI's web site about it. But there is an ad for the platter on elusive disc's site:
http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodinfo.asp?number=HW-A1218
So my question is, other than Arthur's "associate" (whom I have spoken to at length) has anyone out there heard this platter?
Comments?
Thanks
128x128soundlogic
I have one on order - waiting for it to come in.
here is what harry said about the platter when I asked him.
"The new super platter gives more fullness and power in the lower registers but maintains the level of detail the old platter had. We changed to a composite delrin/teflon thrust plate for this platter and it seems to holdup very well. The ring fits it perfectly, in fact it is exactly the same size as your platter only 4 times heavier.If you are looking for a fuller richer sound, look no further."

Me I am looking for a fuller richer sound than the HRX gives me at the moment and 2K is a lot less than replacing the table.
BTW the rubber ball replacement suspension is not an improvement. It just seems to lean out the sound, so I am back using the bladders which sounds slightly richer, but leak over time.
I finally got the super platter and its looks great and sounds just as good.
I won;t miss the white platter. The new platter is VERY heavy, even heavier than the old TNT platters.
Goes straight onto the inverted bearing and works perfectly.

Only early days with the platter, it does add some solidity and presence to the bass and seems to actually add to the PRAT of the table - weird. Most of all it seems to be more musical and self assured in the foundation to the music

If you are finding your HRX a little on the lean and mean side, the super platter will add some bass weight and musicality

highly recommended.
HOW? I mean how does it add deaper bass? i can understand it solving some vibration problem but i do not get how it can make a diff in highs and lows? please explain
I don't think it adds deeper bass. Who said that?

It does however slightly change the tone down in the bass and it gives it some weight and prat in the bass that the HRX does not have.

To me it sounds a better and looks very COOL
Downunder

What type of construction is the new platter and is it the same as the thrust plate ?
What does PRAT stand for?

Thanks

Groovey