It's a modern day HW-19 with updated technology.
Still use a custom HW-19 as my reference table.
"New" model VPI?
Anyone had an advanced listen or have one of these?
Perhaps fans that live in driving distance to them have seen/heard it?
VPI's new turntable has a modular design for easy upgradeability | What Hi-Fi?
Plenty of competition in price point.
Arm? Suspension? From just looking at pics-meh...not in a negative way. Just nothing groundbreaking or unique?
Thoughts on it for a "base" with an aftermarket arm?
Looks typical "VPI" again, not in a bad way.
Satisfied longtime Classic user. Doubtful I'll stay with brand, come upgrade time unless something REALLY catches my attention.
The Classic will become my frankentweak when the time comes.
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According to this: The 500RPM motor is for the 230v countries. The Stainless Steel/Acrylic top plate was on the MKIII and a few of the first MKIV HW-19's. I was a VPI dealer and Harry told me that stainless steel became too expensive and they switched to a black metal/acrylic top plate later on in the MKIV version. I upgraded a bunch of these tables, way back in the day for people. I know the HW-19 tables very well :-) |
@dynamiclinearity...you state below that the new tonearm has a "removable" headshell? The pictures I’ve seen shows that’s not the case. Also, how do you know that the new parts can be used on the HW-19 series? Just curious. I found this: "The new 10″ VPI S-Tonearm is made from a solid chunk of aluminum, no tube here, and has a fixed headshell. The upcoming Model Two Turntable will include a new arm with a detachable headshell which gets us back to the Modular Design approach of the Forever Series—owners of a Model One can swap out their arm module for the upcoming Model Two or Model Three arm for an easy upgrade. The same goes for the Motor Drive and Platter Module. Nice!" https://twitteringmachines.com/a-trip-to-vpi-to-meet-their-new-forever-series-model-one-turntable/ |
3-Point Floating Suspension (3D Isolation) The Model One introduces a new 3-Point Floating Suspension system designed for superior isolation from external vibrations. This advanced 3D isolation system stabilizes the turntable, minimizes motor noise, and reduces both external and internal vibrations. Key highlights include:
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