The VPI Classic 2 turntable comes standard with everything on
the Classic 1 plus the addition of the micrometer adjusting "VTA on the fly"
base. This is the ideal turntable for music lovers who want to really dial in
the proper Stylus Rake Angle for different thickness records and even different
cutting stylus angles in the same companies series of records. There is no
doubt, and especially after long listening tests, the records made in the late
50's and the 70's were cut differently, with different thicknesses of vinyl. For
those who want to extract every last drop of information from those amazing
grooves and to get the noise level as low as possible correct SRA is required.
With the Classic 2 you can adjust the SRA/VTA while you are
listening, reference the numbers on the record jacket, and the next time you
play that favorite record you can dial in your setting exactly. This is serious
stuff and really makes for amazing retrievel of low level information.
For the died in the wool cartridge swapper you can use multiple
arm tubes with the carridges completely setup (VTF, Azimuth, alignment) change
cartridges in 30 seconds and dial in the correct height. Think about it, a
dedicated mono cartridge, a cartridge for vocals, a classical cartridge, a jazz
cartridge, all completely setup and ready to play in 30 seconds.
The sound of the “Classic Turntable” is fast, clean, wide open,
with deep powerful bass, and unequalled in speed stability. The “Classic
Turntable” gives any turntable made regardless of price a serious "run for the
money."
This completely new design has produced the simplest and one of
the best sounding VPI tables to date.
VPI "Classic Turntable" Features:
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Classic 2 tonearm with "VTA on the fly", wired with silver
coated pure copper wire, 10.5" long armtube made from aluminum and stainless
steel, critically damped in the armtube to keep the arm and wires from
vibrating.
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New 6061 machined aluminum 18 pound high inertia platter with
precision inverted bearing and stainless steel damping plate.
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Speed stability on par with a master tape - Due to the rigid
mounting of motor - platter - tonearm there is no random motion to cause speed
instabilities.
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Noise rejection allowing the "Classic Turntable" to sit on a
wood shelf near four 15" subwoofers and having virtually no feedback.
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Lack of random motion between the motor - platter - tonearm
gives the ultimate in low level resolution. Not only does this rigidity improve
speed stability, it also allows the retrievel of low level information
challenging the world's great turntables and master tapes.
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Absolutely solid, non-resonating laminated one-piece chassis
holding all comonents. This is not a wooden frame; it is a solid laminated 2.5"
thick MDF block with 11 gauge steel attached to the top with silicone and long
bolts through all the layers. The chassis weighs 30 pounds and is totally
non-resonant.
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Now with solid black oak or solid walnut wood finish on all
four sides.
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RCA jack termination so you can use the interconnect of your
choice.
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Tonearm anti-skate - For those that require the fine adjustment
of anti-skate, it is standard on the Classic 2 tonearm.
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Optional lift off full dustcover is available.
- Optional periphery ring clamp.
- Optional SDS power supply.
- Optional XLR output termination.
