VPI now making tube amps?
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Sweet!
What tubes are those? Anyone have any specs on this baby?
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What tubes are those? Anyone have any specs on this baby?
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Jack
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Or info on who Matt is sourcing it from. I don't think they went into the tube amp manufacturing business. They already seem to be extended on the TT end without a new venture.
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Steve from VPI/Cayin is making the amplifers for VPI. This new/retro amplifier is based on the old Scott 299 integrated amplifier and is rated at 60 wpc. Expected cost is $4000.
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Hmmm
Using Chinese made Cayin that make most of their amps in the under $1000 mark to make a new 60 watt intergated tube amp for VPI @ $4000.
Hmmm
Jack
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Or you can just buy a Cayin from MD for a whole lot less.
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I have a bad feeling that most will think the same way
I can't see this ending well. I hope I am wrong.
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From watching the CS complaints on other boards, Matt needs to concentrate on the business he was given and quit trying to branch out into other ventures. Support the products that got you to where you are first and when you can do that then branch out. It seems that under his leadership they have become the next Rega, with a new TT offering every month or two.
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If you're referring to the latest posts on audiogon, the troll should have checked his facts before posting. I think the other thread was more than capably answered. There always are VPI haters and bashers on that forum that seem to have nothing better to do with their lives.
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VPI is a company that has always made products representing real world value,
but it isn't really a secret that their customer service as well as quality
control isn't what it once was. VPI will tell you that themselves.....so will dealers...
The 3D replacement wand was a major debacle and represented prototyping
at the customer's expense. I don't think it's fair to refer to customers who
spent their dollars and want to share their experiences whether positive or
negative as trolls or VPI haters.
I sold my Classic3 and 3D arm to move up, but I won't hold my
3d arm experience against VPI and as a matter
of fact, I would say the newly released Scout Prime with a standard 3D arm
for 3000.00 represents an almost unbelievable value.
Marketing Chinese tube amplifiers though strikes me as a little bit risky, but
basing it on an old Scott design with old school tone controls is sort of cool.....
Would be interesting to compare it with the ARC VSI60, although I'm sure
the VPI will have a phono section
but it isn't really a secret that their customer service as well as quality
control isn't what it once was. VPI will tell you that themselves.....so will dealers...
The 3D replacement wand was a major debacle and represented prototyping
at the customer's expense. I don't think it's fair to refer to customers who
spent their dollars and want to share their experiences whether positive or
negative as trolls or VPI haters.
I sold my Classic3 and 3D arm to move up, but I won't hold my
3d arm experience against VPI and as a matter
of fact, I would say the newly released Scout Prime with a standard 3D arm
for 3000.00 represents an almost unbelievable value.
Marketing Chinese tube amplifiers though strikes me as a little bit risky, but
basing it on an old Scott design with old school tone controls is sort of cool.....
Would be interesting to compare it with the ARC VSI60, although I'm sure
the VPI will have a phono section
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What in the world?....
VPI makes some real world value stuff and quite a bit of it is "assembled" in China such as the RCMs. Some of the TTs are made and assembled in the US though. I understand these amps are at least made in China. If I want an amp from China I'll order direct as it's less costly, but I've had my fill of Chinese amps and the like and don't want any more.
VPI makes some real world value stuff and quite a bit of it is "assembled" in China such as the RCMs. Some of the TTs are made and assembled in the US though. I understand these amps are at least made in China. If I want an amp from China I'll order direct as it's less costly, but I've had my fill of Chinese amps and the like and don't want any more.
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AFAIK everything VPI sells analog-wise is made in the US. That includes the RCMS. Most of the parts are made in the US except say cuing levers that are only made by one company in Japan. HW is a dyed in the wool Union guy.
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VPI is a company that has always made products representing real world value,
but it isn't really a secret that their customer service as well as quality
control isn't what it once was. VPI will tell you that themselves.....so will dealers...
The 3D replacement wand was a major debacle and represented prototyping
at the customer's expense. I don't think it's fair to refer to customers who
spent their dollars and want to share their experiences whether positive or
negative as trolls or VPI haters.
I sold my Classic3 and 3D arm to move up, but I won't hold my
3d arm experience against VPI and as a matter
of fact, I would say the newly released Scout Prime with a standard 3D arm
for 3000.00 represents an almost unbelievable value.
Marketing Chinese tube amplifiers though strikes me as a little bit risky, but
basing it on an old Scott design with old school tone controls is sort of cool.....
Would be interesting to compare it with the ARC VSI60, although I'm sure
the VPI will have a phono section
I'm not referring to customers. I think you know the people on audiogon that I'm referring to including a dealer who bad mouths anything VPI.
You've mentioned Audiogon (forum?) a couple of times but I don't see any discussions there on the latest from VPI. Do you mean Audio Asylum?
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I think their new amp looks more like an old Marantz amp than a Scott amp. I saw the 299D model number and looked up the Scott 299D and they really don't look a damn thing alike plus the VPI amp is more powerful. Does it represent good value for $4k? I will let others judge that after they hear it. I certainly don't know.
Back when I owned a TNT, I had good service from VPI including tips on performance improvements and even getting free caps that snapped into my TNT plinth to cover the holes of the useless pulleys.
Back when I owned a TNT, I had good service from VPI including tips on performance improvements and even getting free caps that snapped into my TNT plinth to cover the holes of the useless pulleys.
puroagave
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i think Sheila made VPI, any props should be credited to her. when my dealer's point of contact was Sheila she always made it happen. the tnt is now officially a relic, try getting basic parts today.
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Mike there's always some discussion re: VPI on audiogon; what I'm referring to, however, is the long term hatred and ripping VPI at any chance by several member of the forum. It's gotten much worse since they've relaxed moderation and at times, one is hard pressed to see the difference between audiogon and audioasylum.