VPI Model One Turntable is Forever

Posted on 25th October, 2024
 VPI Model One Turntable is Forever

VPI unveils the Model One, the first in its modular Forever turntable series.

VPI's Model One introduces the company's new Forever Series. Drawing on over 45 years of experience in high-end audio manufacturing, VPI's Forever Series promises a new era of performance and modularity.

VPI Model One Forever Turntable

A new motor drive and platter module are at the heart of the Model One. This module is mounted on a thick aluminium plate and features resonance-cancelling damping designed to reduce vibrations and enhance sound clarity. The belt-driven motor operates at 500 rpm and features a two-speed pulley for precise speed control. We're also told that its inverted bearing minimises surface area contact between the platter and bearing, reducing friction and boosting performance.

Meanwhile, the new VPI S-Tonearm Module offers enhanced precision and build quality. The 10-inch, S-shaped, statically balanced tonearm features solid aluminium architecture to eliminate tube resonances. Vertical Tracking Adjustment in the arm base allows for precise height adjustments, while Azimuth adjustment is available in the headshell. ABEC 5 bearings provide ultra-low friction, eliminating chatter and ensuring longevity. Finally, a single continuous length of VPI high-purity copper wire runs from the headshell to the RCA connection, delivering a pure signal.

VPI Model One Forever Turntable

The Model One also introduces VPI's new 3-point floating suspension system, designed for superior isolation from external vibrations. This advanced 3D isolation system stabilises the turntable, minimising motor noise and reducing external and internal vibrations.

The turntable retains VPI's classic aesthetic, with a black ash veneer offering a timeless appearance, while a hinged clear dust cover protects the platter.

The modular design of the motor drive and platter module enables easy servicing and adjustment. Furthermore, it opens a simple upgrade path later to Model Two or Model Three specifications as they become available.

The Model One comes with a 10-year warranty, ensuring that VPI's customers can trust their investment, knowing their turntable is built to last. These features are what give the Forever Series its name.

VPI Model One Forever Turntable

Renaissance distributes VPI products in the UK and Ireland. Its Managing Director, John Carroll, told StereoNET:

To create the new Forever Series, VPI asked its customers what they wanted from a premium turntable, as well as how they would like it to look and sound. This feedback, combined with the company's expertise in audio craftsmanship, has resulted in three incredibly special turntables. I was thrilled when I first heard Model One and immediately knew it would be extremely popular. The sound reproduction is detailed and accurate, showcasing all of VPI's best qualities. In fact, its performance is reminiscent of the VPI Signature turntable – which costs almost twice as much.

The VPI Model One is available now with an MSRP of $5,250 USD.

Visit VPI for more information

Jay Garrett

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