that review made me proud to be an american.  we have been fortunate to have recent reviews of several very good imported tables (mostly german) that with arms cost as much as double the vpi.  i was very pleased to glean from the interview that this unit competes in every catagory and excells in several.  and, it's made in the usa.  and, if you have a problem, you can speak to a real person in the usa.  and, when the inevitable vpi upgrades come, you can upgrade if you choose to.  and, i too think it is a beautiful design that i would be proud to own.

well done vpi, well done mikey and well done s-phile.  also, thanks for looking at so many phono pres, stepups and carts lately too.

tom