VPI Prime Turntable – Between S$6,000 to S$7,000
“By getting out of the way entirely, the VPI Prime simply let the cartridge do its intended job. Most other turntables make this music ‘fall’ out of the speakers, but with the VPI it just sang!” – Alan Sircom, Hi-Fi+
“Mat Weisfeld has taken VPI to the next level on so many fronts… Prime takes advantage of all this, offering an 20-pound platter, with one of their new 3D printed tonearms and a proven upgrade path with VPI accessories to take the performance of this table even further, once you get in the groove with it.” – TONEAudio, Publisher’s Choice Award
“That for $4,250 you get the ‘table, with it’s high-mass aluminum alloy platter and a ten-inch 3D printed arm that combines rigidity and relatively low mass…makes the VPI Prime a difficult to beat turntable/arm at [the] price point.” – Michael Fremer, Stereophile/Analog Planet
“The VPI Prime is a solidly built, audiophile quality turntable utilizing modern technology including a remarkable 10” 3D printed tonearm that can accommodate a wide range of cartridges … what more can one ask for at $4000?” – Karl Sigman, Audiophilia
Utilizing reference components while keeping a performance price. Custom isolation feet, 3D Printed tonearm, and an adjustable VTA Base all in one package!
The past 3 years VPI has been focusing mainly on new/entry level audiophiles and getting them to embrace vinyl for the first time. With the VPI Prime they wanted to get back to their roots and focus on the existing audience with a table that offers quality hi-end sound while taking advantage of our improvements in technology. Also, it was important to show the industry that they will still be making new turntable and designs whether Harry is in the factory or poolside! The VPI Prime is Mat Weisfeld’s first solo design on a table with Harry’s approval as well as input from the rest of the VPI staff. The shape of the Prime is meant to have a curvier and sexy look compared to the “classic” look of our tables over the past 10 years. At same time having the footprint to accommodate the space needed for a 10 inch 3D arm. They were able to get the price lower for the 3D arm because of their improved technology and increased volume in printing and supply.
Features:
3D Printed JMW-10 Tonearm
Custom Isolation Feet
VTA Base on the Fly
Easy cartridge alignment
Interchangeable tonearms
Made in the USA
The VPI Prime include the following:
>10 inch 3D arm
VTA Tower for VTA/SRA on the fly
Classic 20 pound platter and bearing
Outboard 300 RPM motor housing
New “Prime” feet which offer improved isolation and better mechanical grounding
Stainless Steel/Delrin record clamp
The Prime is also being offered as a package with the SDS, Synchronous Drive System.
Technical Specification
Chassis Composition: Vinyl Wrapped MDF and Steel
Platter Type & Size: 12″ Aluminum Platter, 20LBS
Tonearm Included: JMW-10-3D Tonearm
Motor RPM: 300 RPM
Motor Pulley Accuracy: +/- .0005″
Wow and Flutter: .05%
Speed Accuracy: .05%
Rumble: 80 db Down
Footprint: 19 ½” x 13 ¾”
Overall Size: 21 ⅜” x 15 ¾”
Total Weight: 44lbs
Available Upgrade:
Periphery Ring Clamp – Improves record warp reduction and the shelf life of your cartridge.
Dual Pivot/Stabilizer Kit – Improves focus on the vocals and makes the arm easier to handle.
Analog Drive System (ADS) – Improves accuracy and speed adjustment.
Reference Feet – Improves isolation and makes it even more quite between the notes.