On 11/06/2012, Daniel Roth wrote: > Greetings ARSCLIST, > > I'm caught in a product mis-information/vague representation issue > involving the purchase of the VPI turntable stand (product link here: > https://id18536.securedata.net/audiomax-ltd.com/merchantmanager/product_info.php?products_id=219). > > Apparently the stand is comprised of three separate pieces. However, > no vendor website makes that explicitly clear. The result: I ordered > two stands and have no top plates on which to set my Rondine 3 > turntables, and no tungsten balls with which to isolate said top > plate. I'm now looking at spending an additional $800 above the > original $600 spent on the stand bottom. Challenge: See if you can > locate any wording in the above link that states there are two (2) > additional pieces to purchase if you want this item functional. > > Any recommendations on a functional turntable stand and a retailer who > can be clear about advertising what is needed to make a complete unit > would be greatly appreciated. > > Additionally, what amount should be invested in a turntable stand? It > is understood that the sky can be the limit, however, I'm seeking > real-world input. > I have always used a heavy board on a softly inflated tyre inner tube. One could replace the board with a box, the sides not touching the ground, to hide the tube. Regards -- Don Cox [log in to unmask]