"New" model VPI?

It seems like VPI doesn't know how to build turntables anymore.

Every time it releases a new model, it goes in a different direction.

- Rim drive, direct drive, belt drive.

- Unipivot, dual pivot, gimbal.

- 3d-printed straight tonearm, solid aluminium S-shaped tonearm.

Seems like there is no knowledge transfer from model to model. 

A modern turntable these days is more than just mass-loading thick aluminium plates and calling it a day. I see no unique new technology or engineering techniques here that couldn't have been done 10 years ago.

The only good thing here is its relatively low price.

@chadsort: And it doesn't have any form of isolation, unlike their original HW-19 with it's spring suspension.

It does have isolation, isolating feet and a suspended sub chassis

It does have isolation in 2 forms, VPI's special isolating feet and a suspended sub chassis.

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:

• 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.