Turntable Collection
The collection of VPI products from the past 45 years. The following products are no longer standard production models.
HW-19 [Date: 1980]
The original turntable produced by VPI back in 1980. This table started it all for the growing company. Designed in HW's basement to eventually be produced for the world.
HW-19 MK 2 [Date: 1983]
The HW-19 MK2 was the next evolution in the VPI product line where Harry moved away from aluminum and switch the platter to black or clear acrylic.
HW-19 MK 3 [Date: 1985]
The HW-19 Mk. III is the logical next step in the progression towards realistic musical reproduction. All the weak points of the Jr. are addressed in the Mk. III.
TNT [Date: 1986]
TNT was designed as a state of the art table to take advantage of the newly designed linear tracking air-bearing tonearms represented by the Eminent Technology, Souther, and Airtangent.
TNT 2 [Date: 1988]
With the improvements in American manufacturing, the TNT MK 2 was a more refined version of the original TNT. The pulleys were made larger with higher precision bearings with tolerances that were tighter than previous VPI turntable models.
TNT 3 [Date: 1992]
With the improvements in American manufacturing, the TNT MK 2 was a more refined version of the original TNT. The pulleys were made larger with higher precision bearings with tolerances that were tighter than previous VPI turntable models.
HW 19 JR [Date: 1993]
The journey into High-End analog music reproduction starts with the HW-19 Jr. The Jr. is VPI's most cost-effective turntable.
Aries [1994]
The Aries was the perfect choice for those looking for near-TNT performance in an HW-19-sized package. The platter, comprised of an acrylic/aluminum/lead sandwich, and the bearing, incorporating Rulon bushings, a stainless steel shaft, and a tungsten carbide thrust plate.
TNT JR [Date 1996]
Sonically, the TNT Jr. is a significant step up from the HW-19 Mk IV. Its huge sound stage and rock-solid presentation are unprecedented at its price point. The Jr. is capable of clearly defining the rear of the concert hall and the very outer edges of the sound-field.
Aries 2 - Dark Knight - Extended [1997]
The Aries 2 was the next evolution of the original Aries 1 where it embraced the use of an inverted bearing and offered the option of clear or black acrylic platters (Aries 2 Dark Knight), or an extended chassis (Aries 2 Extended) to house a JMW 12 tonearm.
HW-19 MK 4 [Date: 1998]
For improved bass, imaging, focus, detail, and lower noise, the answer is the MK IV. The HW-19 MK IV was the evolution of the HW-19 series.
TNT 4 (Date: 1998]
With the improvements in American manufacturing, the TNT MK 2 was a more refined version of the original TNT. The pulleys were made larger with higher precision bearings with tolerances that were tighter than previous VPI turntable models.
TNT 5 HR (Hot-Rod) [Date: 2001]
The HR class of turntables was when VPI took full ownership of having a quality and world-class tonearm of its own. Though VPI tables can still have other tonearms mounted, we were beginning to be identified as an authority in tonearm design.
"Aries" Scout [2001]
The Classic line pays homage to the great turntables of the past that have been synonymous with state-of-the-art turntable design. The Classic has been the best-selling large turntable VPI has ever made and is still outselling production.
Scout 2 [2002]
The Scout 2 was a step up to the standard Scout by having the machined aluminum platter and bearing from the Classic turntable added as well as a height adapter to adjust the tonearm.
Aries 3 [2002]
Moving a step forward in design, the Aries made a drastic change from wood to an acrylic/aluminum/acrylic design chassis. This was originally planned to be a "Mini-HR-X" look when people found the HR-X was too big for their racks.
TNT 6 [Date: 2004]
"The TNT 6 in combination with the JMW 12.5 offers an astonishingly complete package that blends material value with superb musical performance, practicality with attainable optimization of each and every record. It also looks a million dollars whilst costing rather less.
Scoutmaster [2004]
The Scoutmaster took the best concepts of the Scout and stepped them up. More mass, more low-end! It doubled up the chassis and added a steel center between. At the time it had the same platter as the Aries 3 which was a thicker acrylic platter using an inverted bearing.
Scoutmaster 2 [2006]
The Scoutmaster combines key features from several of VPIs' most successful turntables. It uses the Classic platter and inverted bearing, a larger version of the steel Scout motor assembly with fused IEC socket and 300-RPM 24 pole motor, and a dual Scout chassis with a steel center.
Classic 30th Anniversary (Classic 1) [2008]
The Classic line pays homage to the great turntables of the past that have been synonymous with state-of-the-art turntable design. The Classic has been the best-selling large turntable VPI has ever made and is still outselling production.
Classic 2 [2008]
The VPI "Classic 2" was actually never intended to become a production table. Instead, the accessory of a VTA on the fly adjustment base was meant to be an upgrade to the existing "Classic" Turntable. Once it was applied a reviewer identified it as being a "2" and Harry rolled with it.
Classic 3 [2009]
Our top-of-the-line Classic 3 represents a significant step forward in both performance and aesthetics pushing the envelope as far as we can to deliver the best-sounding turntable VPI has ever made. (At the time)
Super Scoutmaster Reference [2009]
The Super Scoutmaster Reference was the next step for the SSM by being upgraded with a Rim Drive motor assembly and JMW 10 tonearm with VTA on the fly base.
Classic 4 [2012]
The Classic 4 is really, chief designer and former co-owner, Harry Weisfeld's table. He didn't design this table for the consumer, he designed it for his own personal use so he could listen to a 12-inch arm on a Classic table
TNT HR-X
The TNT HR-X table stood out as a high-end favorite of the time! Finally, it took on a new shape when the chassis became a layered acrylic/aluminum/acrylic sandwich for even more improved isolation and stability.
HR-X
The HR-X is known to reviewers and manufacturers around the world for its natural reproduction of scale and sweep, which are two of the things that make us feel like we are listening to live music.
Aries 3D [2013]
With our improvements in technical and precision machining... and I didn't finish this page... check back soon :)
Super Scoutmaster
Suddenly one day we were listening to the Scoutmaster and the thought hit us "This sounds so good what could we do to make it better" the end result was to cross the Scoutmaster and the HR-X producing the Super Scoutmaster or SSM as we called it.
Traveler V1 [2012]
The first VPI product was made after the death of one of our founders, Sheila Weisfeld. The Traveler was made in her memory and was the first step towards bringing VPI products to a new generation.
Traveler V2 [2013]
After receiving feedback from the V1 Traveler, we made subtle changes to improve the appearance and performance of the VPI Traveler turntable. This was our first time also working with 24V motors to try and make the Traveler universal.
Scout Jr [2013]
The Classic line pays homage to the great turntables of the past that have been synonymous with state-of-the-art turntable design. The Classic has been the best-selling large turntable VPI has ever made and is still outselling production.
Classic Direct [2013]
The VPI Classic Direct Drive Turntable is the newest turntable in the VPI Classic line. Our design takes advantage of 21st Century motor technology for accurate speed control utilizing a servo motor controller coupled with an active feedback loop to control the motion of the platter.
Classic Companion [2013]
The Classic Companion was our effort to bring an easier-to-use gimbal tonearm to the Classic line while pairing the arm with a Grado Companion Cartridge.
The Classic [2014]
In 2014 VPI started its process of cleaning the production line and the names that represented it. Going back to the original plan from when it was first released, the numbers were dropped, and the design was polished to make the standardized and consistent Classic Turntable.
The Classic Signature [2014]
With our 2014 restructuring of the product line VPI also cleaned up the look and elevated the design of the Classic 3 by adding our world-class 3D printed tonearm and re-branding it as the Classic Signature.
Nomad [2014]
Our first all-in-one turntable, the Nomad was meant to be a ready out-of-the-box solution for all audiophiles and music lovers young and old.
Prime [2014]
VPI has focused mainly on new/entry-level audiophiles and getting them to embrace vinyl for the first time. With Prime 21, we wanted to get back to our roots and focus on the existing audience with a table that offers quality high-end sound at an affordable price.
Nomad V2 [2015]
The VPI Nomad V2, unlike its predecessor, was fully up-gradable. Originally when making the V1 Nomad we did not expect the table to be upgraded and viewed as an all-in-one solution that would be passed down when the owner upgraded.
Prime Signature [2016]
The VPI Nomad V2, unlike its predecessor, was fully up-gradable. Originally when making the V1 Nomad we did not expect the table to be upgraded and viewed as an all-in-one solution that would be passed down when the owner upgraded.
Designer Prime [2016]
Years ago, we started creating leather-wrapped turntables for Master Dynamic. This opened the door for possibilities for craftsmanship leather working.
Prime Scout [2017]
Re-introducing the audio world to the best-selling VPI table of all time - better than the old one, better than it should be at this price! The Scout 21 has become one of the world's best-reviewed turntables! The Scout 21 is so simple to set up, you can have the table up and running in just minutes.