@rlow well luckily it was a retailer+VPI that collectively screwed up, so I will get full refund. Thank god, would have been devastating. The tonearm clip/mount was unattached (oh because they accidentally sent a gimbaled arm rather than unipivot), so it went for a pretty wild ride. Didn't help that the bag of accessories was loose so it was just all banging around in there.
UPDATE: I am getting an Ultradeck! Boo VPI, but yay MusicDirect. I was reluctant to buy from one of the big guys, but they made this situation right in a very big way. I am still interested in the Rega P8/P10, but can save that for another day.
@rtaylor76 Will do for sure. Have it coming with the top cartridge (Mastertracker) so will share my thoughts. Has gotten glowing reviews, but mostly from industry publications, and is a product from one of the largest equipment dealers online...so will see if I can provide some validating real-world impressions.
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