Jim Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Today I was treated to a very nice surprise. A guy I know was going to look at a turntable and asked for my help. I thought we were going to a "used audio dealer", but realized when we got where we were going,it was the actual warehouse where the tables are made. We hung out and watched them build about 5 tables by hand, listened to music on them, and actually got to hang out with the inventor, and his son who now runs the "family business". I saw some of their prototype arms and designs, a few one off tables the old man made for himself, and a few of the 3d printed arms in different lengths and styles. The guy who brought me there wound up getting a $3500.00 table for $2,000.00 with about $600.00 in upgrades for free.And the cool thing was they built it for him right in front of us. No hard selling tactics, and nothing but a pure joy and pleasure to deal with. The son's wife runs the back office,and everyone treats each other like family. Some of the tables they are working on are 100 lbs. Felt like a kid in a candy store. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Very cool story. Was that in NJ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Yes, their main office and warehouse is about 15 minutes from me. Until today,I never knew this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobK Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Look like nice turntables and the price probably is on par if you want 1980s quality which is going to cost some in 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Their entry level starts at $1,000.00 and is nothing like entry level tables today. I don't own one, but after going there today, am contemplating getting one. They made an all acrylic table to "play around with" that was ridiculous. Weighs 68 lbs and the arm sits on a spiked tip. I'm far from being an audiophile, but I've never seen anything remotely close to that arm and the way it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schu Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 just sold my VPI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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