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    Over engineered, overpriced and what's with having the tonearm wires poking out the top of the tonearm so it's easily damaged.

    And more importantly will not sound any better than turntables costing a fraction of what they are asking.

    Unless looks are more important than sound quality.

    Another overpriced product made to appeal to the rich Audiophools.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul-H View Post
    Over engineered, overpriced and what's with having the tonearm wires poking out the top of the tonearm so it's easily damaged.

    And more importantly will not sound any better than turntables costing a fraction of what they are asking.

    Unless looks are more important than sound quality.

    Another overpriced product made to appeal to the rich Audiophools.
    Must make me an Audiophool then Paul. Interesting comments from someone who seems to be judging a TT based on its looks only!

    I have heard many many turntables including a Notts analogue and indeed have owned many great ones but the VPI sounds better than most in my experience.

    Those looks are not just for show!
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    Thanks Jimbo

    Is the 1.1 the same as the 2?

    Any idea what they go for 2nd hand in the UK?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul-H View Post
    Over engineered, overpriced and what's with having the tonearm wires poking out the top of the tonearm so it's easily damaged.

    And more importantly will not sound any better than turntables costing a fraction of what they are asking.

    Unless looks are more important than sound quality.

    Another overpriced product made to appeal to the rich Audiophools.
    A bit strong, Paul. Consider that for those out there who earn half of what you do, and who've bought their system from a supermarket, might look at yours, and consider YOU as a "rich audiophool"...

    In future, therefore, rein in the venom. Ta!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul-H View Post
    Over engineered, overpriced and what's with having the tonearm wires poking out the top of the tonearm so it's easily damaged.

    And more importantly will not sound any better than turntables costing a fraction of what they are asking.

    Unless looks are more important than sound quality.

    Another overpriced product made to appeal to the rich Audiophools.
    Have you ever heard one ?

    You are making a habit of using the Audiophools word. That for many is highly offensive, please desist in future - thank you.
    Regards Neil

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