Best-selling VPI turntable of all time because it represents the "entry point into VPI's high-performance world". It is celebrated for offering true high-end, audiophile-grade performance at a price that is considered "better than it should be" for the quality provided. It delivers a significant portion of what high-end turntables offer for thousands of dollars less, often described as a "bargain" for its level of engineering. Stereophile found it to be "nontweaky" and reliable, offering great momentum and flow.