VPI Introduces New Model One Turntable—Part of a New, Upgradeable "Forever Series"
includes a new tonearm and suspension system
At a press event held at the VPI House in Old Bridge New Jersey, on Friday October 25th, VPI Industries introduced with the new Model One, a new upgradeable "Forever Series" turntable featuring a new gimbaled bearing "S" tone arm, a new 300 RPM motor and platter module and a new 3 point floating suspension. The new turntable, available with a hinged dustcover and blank armboard, includes a 10 year warranty. (I am at the Warsaw Audio Fair so was unable to attend).
The Model One's 2" tall, 12" diameter alloy platter rides on a friction reducing inverted bearing, and is belt driven by a 300 RPM motor (500 RPM in 230 volt countries). The platter module is mounted on a thick aluminum plate and features a resonance-canceling, vibration reducing damping plate as shown in this illustration:
Users can easily service, adjust, package, replace and/or upgrade the system.
The new VPI S-Tone Arm
Key Features:
● Solid aluminum architecture.
● Azimuth adjustment at the headshell, coupled with a solid mounting
system.
● Vertical Tracking Adjustment (VTA) in the arm base, providing
precise height adjustments.
● ABEC 5 bearings: Offer ultra-low friction, eliminating chatter and
ensuring long-life, smooth motion in both horizontal and vertical
planes.
● Locking threaded counterweight: Allows for fine adjustments while
eliminating unwanted resonances.
● Internal VPI high-purity copper wire: One continuous piece from
the headshell to the RCA connection, ensuring signal purity.
Specifications:
● Type: 10-inch, S-shaped, statically balanced tonearm
● Effective length: 255 mm
● Mounting distance: 240 mm
● Effective mass: 10.4 g
● Overhang: 15 mm
● Pickup weight: 5–15 g
● Height adjustment: 40–65 mm
● Anti-skating: Yes
● Headshell: Solid aluminum
● Offset angle: 21 degrees
● Internal wiring: 69 VPI Copper wire
New 3-Point Floating Suspension
● Isolated suspension using high-tech polymer, fully adjustable for
leveling.
● Enhances sound quality by maintaining stability and isolating the
platter and tonearm from any motor noise interference.
● Easy to replace both Motor and Platter Module and Tonearm Module.
The new turntable's price was not included in the press release.
