Any information or feedback on the new VPI Classic Companion?

[audioguy3107]

Does anyone have any information for feedback about VPI's new Classic Companion table and how it compares to the rest of the classic line? It's pretty new and doing any searches doesn't pull up much information. Looks like retail is $3999.99, so quite a bit less than the classic 3 and comes with a Grado cartridge made for this table.

[analog brother]

looks nice.

[ronenash]

I think this one has a limited version of the SDS power supply inside which does not include speed change. The arm is also changed to a gimbaled arm like the one in the traveler with the added VTA tower.
I actually like the VPI uni-pivot arms. Would be interesting a read a review of this one.

[Maks]

VPI wrote a bit about it on their Facebook, the Grado cart is a moving iron designed to work better with the gimballed tonearm. Other than that, all I know is what's on their spec sheets. Looks like a nice setup.

[vpiindustries]

We made this addition for the user who likes the Classic table but might not be thrilled with the unipivot arm. For next year we are considering offering all tables with the Classic arm or the "Companion Arm" as an option. The Companion Arm is a gimbaled arm and easier to use for the entry level user or someone who doesn't like a unipivot.