VPI Classic platter - is center milled?

The Scott 1.1 has a steppped surface and is designed to be used with a mat, are you sure that Jack didn't get the two tables mixed up???

Something is wrong. Just got confirmation from VPI that the Classic platter has NOT changed. The Classic platter continues to have a label recess and the platter is 100% flat.

Place a straight edge across your platter and see for yourself. I know that the Classic platter has a recess for the label.

Abp689, that is definitely not right. Don't worry, VPI will make it right.

Thanks for the update on the new platter and mat. VPI does a poor job communicating changes to their tables. Their website is useless and is riddled with outdated pictures.

BRF: who did you talk with at VPI?

Question:
Hello, has VPI redesigned their Classic platter? I read on a forum that the new Classic platter has a slightly raised centre and is meant to be used with a mat. Any details would be appreciated.

Aanswer:
It is the opposite, the center is depressed. You can place the record directly on the platter or use a mat.

Best regards,
Jack R

Interesting, 2 different answers from the same person. In his response to
me he indicated that the Classic platter has not changed, which would
indicate a recessed label. Could it be that he is answering your question
with the assumption that centre washer is being utilized in addition to a
screw down clamp? Having a raised centre does not make any sense.

Here is Jack's email confirmation.

On Jan 20, 2014, at 10:35 AM, VPI Sales
wrote:

That is correct.

Jack

To: VPI Sales
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: Classic Platter

Thanks Jack, so there has been no change to the Classic platter as mine
has the label recess and is completely flat.

From: VPI Sales
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 07:00:19 -0800 (PST)
ReplyTo: VPI Sales
Subject: Re: Classic Platter

It is the opposite, the center is depressed. You can place the record directly
on the platter or use a mat.

Best regards,
Jack Rubinson

To: "sales@vpiindustries.com"
Sent: Monday, January 20, 2014 9:53 AM
Subject: Classic Platter

Hello, has VPI redesigned their Classic platter? I read on a forum that the
new Classic platter has a slightly raised centre and is meant to be used
with a mat.

Any details would be appreciated.

Abp689, are sure you are not talking about the centre being raised when "using" the supplied rubber washer which is meant to be used with a reflex clamp???

I just purchased the classic 1 month ago. Could there have been a manufacturing change?

That's the million dollar question!

Hey Abp689, since you are the only one with a raised centre Classic platter, did you ever get re-confirmation from VPI?

I would be anxious to find out if I had the latest/newest design or a manufacturing defect.

Emailed forwarded to me from Matt W.

There was actually a supplier mistake for a short period of time, there is suppose to be a recess for the album label but for a short period of time there were some platter made with the raised center and a different mat was used on those.

Markd51, no, the platter in question is identical to all previous Classic platters with the exception of having a raised middle as appose to label recess.

I am glad it all worked out for you.