VPI Signature DS
The first star of this lineup is our brand-new Signature DS! The Signature DS takes the best aspects of our Signature 21 and trickles down the performance in a more affordable package. Standard with a Gimbal 3D arm, HW-40 isolation feet, Double Stacked chassis with a metal dampening plate.
"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, HiFi +
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
VPI Prime Gimbal 10-3D
Bearing Type: Full Gimbal Bearing
Internal Wire: VPI Copper weave
Pivot to spindle: 258 mm
Effective length: 273.4 mm
Effective mass: 10.2g.
Overhang: 15.4 mm
Offset angle: 19.98 degrees
Average RMS distortion: 0.31%
Material: 3D Technology Consisting of but not limited to Epoxy resin and Delrin materials, copper, aluminum and steel
Product Notes: Adjustable Counterweight, Azimuth side weights, VTA, and Limo Connection
Technical Specifications
Chassis Composition: Vinyl Wrapped MDF and Steel
Platter Type & Size: 12" Aluminum, 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 Upgrades:
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Periphery Ring Clamp - Improves record warp reduction and the shelf life of your cartridge.
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Analog Drive System (ADS) - Improves accuracy and speed adjustment.
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Reference Feet - Improves isolation and makes it even more quiet between the notes.
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Fatboy Tonearm - Gimbal or Unpivot