VPI Classic Platter

As I understand it, the machined Classic Platter weighs 18 lbs, and 20 lbs with Bearing included.

The Super Platter, that was made to fit all VPI Tables other than the HR-X, was 25 lbs. The HR-X Super Platter was 30 lbs.

And I made a small error earlier, the Galibier Stelvio Platter is actually listed at 44 lbs. Mark

Iwould think just for weight, and mass alone, the Super Platter probably had no peer.

For any who would want a true "super platter", maybe give Thom Mackris a ring. I'm sure he'll put you into a Galibier Stelvio Platter, and Bearing. A whopping 42 lbs should do the trick! A massive .800" Bearing Shaft, and I'm sure a simple trip to a local machinist to drill out your Plinth, and your ready to go.

Not sure of the "depth" of the Galibier Bearing Well, one might need some taller Cone Feet? lol Mark

Mred, Could I believe something like that, that the Super Platter was Harry's best commercially available Platter in the history of VPI? I'll say yes, it probably was, followed by the TNT, and MK-IV Lead Filled Black Acrylic Platters. Even Mr. Salvatore seemed to believe this. (Gosh, hope I didn't say a dirty word here!?)

Which is better, the Classic Platter, or Super Platter/TNT-MK-IV Platter? That might be to a point a matter of personal taste, and too, which Table they are placed upon?

There may have been better Platters that Harry made over the years, possible dozens of prototypes that never made it to market? Only Harry W. can say for sure?

I believe too, there was a balance of not only quality of materials available, but as well what they would cost to procure, and fabricate. Harry could've perhaps designed-made a "Super Duper" Platter, superceeding all others, but at what cost to him, and/or the customer?

Note how many of VPI's better Platters seem to be a hodge podge of different, dissimilar materials combined together? Mark