{"product_id":"vpi-prime-extended-turntable-black","title":"VPI Prime Extended Turntable - Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA High-End 12-Inch Tonearm Comes to an Affordable Audiophile 'Table\u0026lt;\/3\u0026gt;\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eVPI's new Prime Extended turntable is a 'spin-off' from Mat Weisfeld's original Prime turntable that amps up Prime's performance by including a mounted 12\" JMW 3D Unipivot tonearm. This is a big deal, because it finally gives vinyl enthusiasts the chance to experience the benefits of a 12\" VPI tonearm at an affordable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eWith the original-model Prime, VPI decided to get back to its roots with a 'table that offered quality hi-end sound while taking advantage of VPI's improvements in technology. And now the 12\" JMW 3D Unipivot tonearm takes the Prime into all new high-performance territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Curvier, Sexier Look\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe shape of the Prime (and Prime Extended) is meant to have a curvier and sexier look compared to the look of \"classic\" VPI tables. At same time, it has the footprint to accommodate the space needed for a premium 12\" tonearm. VPI was able to keep the price of the 3D tonearm affordable due to the company's improved technology along with increased volume in 3D printing and supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eIn addition to its 12\" JMW 3D Unipivot tonearm, the Prime Extended also includes a Classic 20 pound platter and bearing, a VTA Tower for VTA\/SRA on the fly, an outboard 300 RPM motor housing, Prime feet that offer superior isolation and mechanical grounding, and a stainless steel\/Delrin record clamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAdvanced Construction and Isolation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe Prime Extended's chassis is made of black textured vinyl over MDF with an 11-gauge steel plate bonded to the underside for the ultimate in resonance control and feedback rejection. In a first for any turntable, four solid Delrin corner assemblies provide isolation and mechanical grounding working in partnership with the new Prime feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eA Serious Synchronous Motor and 20-Pound Platter\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003ePrime Extended uses a 300-rpm, 24-pole AC synchronous motor capable of high torque and quiet operation. For superior isolation, the motor is installed in a separate aluminum and steel machined assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eFor unsurpassed speed stability, Prime boasts a 20-pound damped platter machined from 6061 aluminum to an astonishing +\/- .001” tolerance in a 39” circumference. The inverted bearing consists of a hardened stainless steel shaft plus a 60 Rockwell chrome hardened ball spinning in a phosphor bronze bushing and sitting on a PEEK thrust disc. The belt side load is placed at the center of the spinning bearing for zero 'teeter-totter' effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe motor pulley has an accuracy of +\/- .0005” when leaving VPI's factory and has a wow and flutter rating of \u0026gt;0.1%, speed accuracy of \u0026gt;0.03% and rumble of \u0026gt;85db down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12\" JMW 3D Unipivot Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThe 12\" JMW 3D Unipivot Tonearm is made with 3D-printed technology and uses materials consisting of, but not limited to, epoxy resin and Delrin Internal wiring is a very high quality VPI copper weave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003eThis tonearm features adjustability for maximum compatibility with your cartridge. Features include an adjustable drop counterweight, azimuth side weights, VTA, and a Limo connection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":45981836705965,"sku":"NEW-VPPRIEX","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Demo","offer_id":45981836738733,"sku":"DEMO-VPPRIEX","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/3708\/1773\/files\/VPPRIEX_01_2024__20564.1722875705.1280.1280_5b9b8adc-d56e-48e2-8a1b-c53e382fa70d.jpg?v=1778147009","url":"https:\/\/www.audioadvisor.com\/products\/vpi-prime-extended-turntable-black","provider":"Audio Advisor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}