VPI Classic 3 Turntable /Outer Ring Clamp & Soundsmith Zephyr MKII Cartridge

Description

About this product:
VPI Classic 3 Turntable Provides Incredibly Low Noise Floor, Extreme Low-End Control, Reference-Grade Speed Stability and Definition
A significant step forward in performance and aesthetics, the
VPI Classic 3 turntable
takes to grand sonic heights of the state-of-the-art analog design elements that guides
VPI
's world-famous
Classic
series.
Classic 3
features a
half-inch thick aluminum plinth
that is so massive and well-damped, it virtually eliminates resonance.
VPI
updated the tonearm (now called the JMW-Classic Tonearm) with a new stainless-steel armtube complete with Discovery wiring.  Gorgeous and glorious,
Classic 3
is an absolute triumph! (Pictured here with the extremely popular (and optional)
Periphery Outer Ring Clamp
(included)!
)
"The Classic 3 is the fastest, most coherent-sounding VPI turntable I've ever heard. Most significant, the Classic 3 played on the same field as the Continuum Caliburn (9,995) and it costs ,000…one of today’s great values in analog audio."
– Michael Fremer,
Stereophile
“The VPI Classic 3 is an exceptional effort by a company that knows the analog landscape like few others. With each spin it invites you to become reacquainted with every record in your collection. A class-leading product by any yardstick, and, simply put, a class act!”
– Neil Gader,
The Absolute Sound
The sound of
Classic 3
is big, powerful, airy and shockingly quick. With a gorgeous tonal balance and deep powerful bass,
Classic 3 stands head and shoulders above most turntable designs, no matter the price.
Thanks to
VPI's
efforts to eliminate vibration and resonance,
Classic 3
throws a cavernous soundstage with pinpoint image specificity and delivers a shocking level of resolution. This turntable should be on every serious analog lover's short list.
“The VPI Classic 3 has gotten some of the best and most deserved buzz for neutral, highly musical sound quality of any turntable and cartridge combination... One more indication that the best analog front-ends can still compete with even the highest quality digital sources.”
– Anthony Cordesman,
The Absolute Sound
, Golden Ear Award
“This new version of VPI’s best-selling Classic 1 is twice as expensive and it’s worth it. Why? Because it is better…the new version sounds more stable, as if the speed control has been enhanced. The net effect of these changes is there is less detectable turntable between you and the music. The LPs seem to float on a cushion of air. It is a work of art, Harry Weisfeld’s best. Amen! Five Stars!”
– Harry Pearson, Founder of
The Absolute Sound
, five-star review
“The Classic, in my opinion, exceeds the performance of [VPI’s] ScoutMaster series and breaks new sonic ground… at a breathtakingly low price. I think this is Weisfeld’s best sounding design. If ever there were a best buy in ‘tables, this is it!”
–
Harry Pearson,
The Absolute Sound,
Golden Ear Award Issue
SKU:
UTRA1561329B
Warranty:
This unit comes with a 45 day Music Direct warranty.
What's Included:
Factory packing, JWM 10.5 tonearm, drive belts, 2x belt for periphery ring (in platter box), counterweight, tonearm damping fluid, super lube, power cord, periphery ring, platter.
Notes:
7/10 condition with some mild scuff marks on the plinth and top outer edge of the plinth.  Some dings and scratches located on the platter.  Overall condition is still pretty solid, and the table is sonically perfect.  Comes with a Soundsmith Zephyr MKII cartridge (not pictured) with roughly 250 hours of play on it.  Tested, and both the table and cart sound perfect.
Specifications:
Description:
Belt-driven turntable with tonearm. No specifications given.
Dimensions:
22" (559mm) W by 10" (254mm, including wire loop) H by16" (407mm) D. Weight: 81 lbs (36.8kg) with ring and record weight.
Shipping Policy:
If you require shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico, please contact us first before making an offer.
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