I think it's classless for manufacturers to comment on other products/comnpetitors- in particular a pre-production unit.
Then again, I don't think much of VPI to begin with.
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I think it's classless for manufacturers to comment on other products/comnpetitors- in particular a pre-production unit.
Then again, I don't think much of VPI to begin with.
At these levels of accuracy, I imagine that sonic differences depend more on other things like materials, build quality, vibration dampening/drainage, isolation, internal noise, etc etc. GPA claims that this level of speed accuracy is clearly audible, but how many of us have every done comparisons to really know if it is speed accuracy or some other aspect of the design which accounts for its sound?
It is clear that VPI is following this closely. Technics may shake up the analog scene with this new DD table. Fremer has really liked VPI over the years, but I agree with you, that just seems weird for VPI to comment about this on Fremer's blog.
Agree VPI hierarchy publicly dissed another alternative brand TT on AAsylum a couple of years back-- someone there needs to button the lip maybe
Doing their "Mana" in the community no favours.
Can't say I'm a fan of VPI either-every time I've auditioned one I hear a rather bland sonic presentation-- well built though
BruceD
I concur that Mat shouldn’t have posted that. Guess they are annoyed as the new Technics will definitely hurt VPI business.
Perhaps VPI should have done some simple marketing before bringing out their 30k DD turntable that looked the same as their 3k Classic turntable. That is what killed that product - VPI's own stupidity as the table sounded great.
Yeah totally agreed. They had an opportunity to create a really stand out product both in tech and looks terms. I assume that they do an Avenger Direct or maybe Titan direct if you requested. Not my kind of looks but certainly more ostentatious that the classic chassis.
They were likely caught up in the furore of analog re-birth and probably thought that if they built it, they would come....Sadly they did not count on or chose to dismiss the elephant in the room which is likely to blow them into the weeds......
I particularly love their ‘made in USA’ quote as though that means anything and Made in Japan doesn’t!
They did a fine job of putting me off VPI.
Howie, maybe the VPI is sponsored by POTUS and fulfils the MAGA line
Ironic if the SP10R makes Made In Japan pivotal for a new tt that truly outperforms at its price point
Ironic if the SP10R makes Made In Japan pivotal for a new tt that truly outperforms at its price point
I was going to go there but then decided to stay apolitical
With Techdas and Technics, Made in Japan is definitely not second rate, rather over here it is a sign of quality and commands a premium.
I wasn’t trying to make a snarky point.
High end audio firms will struggle to compete w Technics resources and funding for this project.
VPI know that v well, hence their response.
High end audio firms will struggle to compete w Technics resources and funding for this project.
VPI know that v well, hence their response.
I know. I am all for supporting the small passionate manufacturer. What I don’t like is a lack of decorum from competitors. It is off-putting and with so many choices, I would rather put my money with someone who plays by the Queensberry rules.
Technics played the SP-10R (or rather the full SL-1000R) on the Norddeutsche Hifitage hifi show today. It's the first one that arrived in Germany though still a pre-production model. I don't want to judge on SQ from a show demo on mid size Technics gear. But what I can say is that this thing is a stunning beauty. Much more than any picture can tell.
Yes, the Technics SL-1000R is beautiful. Japanese minimalism.
However, I also wonder whether the plinths of Artisan Fidelity (their model - TECHNICS SP10MK3 NGS) can be used with the new Technics the new Technics SP10R ?
They are beautiful too :
They should be able to. the new SP10R motor is a drop in replacement for the SP10 mk2 and mk3 motors.
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