VPI’s Classic One set the standard for analog performance at its price a few years ago when introduced and one is still in service at TONEAudio as a reference component, recently revised by Harry Weisfeld to accommodate an Eminent Technologies tonearm.
The Classic Two builds on the success of the Classic One, with the primary difference being the ability to adjust the VTA on the fly while the record is playing, giving the analog enthusiast more control and adjustability than the One does. Sound quality is very similar, so if you are a more monogamous audiophile who tends to stick with a single setup, the One may be all you need. But, if you love to change and tweak your system on a constant basis, the Classic Two is the way to spin. It will make your adjustments much easier to execute. -Jeff Dorgay
VPI Classic Two Turntable
$4,000