The VPI Forever Series ushers in a new era of performance and modularity, paying tribute to over 45 years of VPI heritage. This new series embodies VPI’s commitment to innovation, offering turntables that can evolve with the user. The Model One, the first release in this series, features a fully modular and upgradeable system, blending VPI’s engineering excellence with future-proof design.
At the heart of the Model One is the Motor Drive and Platter Module, crafted for both high performance and flexibility. This module is mounted on a thick aluminum plate and features a resonance-canceling damping plate to reduce vibrations, improving sound clarity. Key features include:
300 RPM belt drive motor (500 RPM in 230V countries) with a two-speed pulley for precise speed control.
Forever Platter: A 2” thick, 12” diameter platter with an inverted bearing, minimizing surface area contact between the platter and bearing, which reduces friction and boosts performance.
Technical Specifications
Chassis Composition: Wood Skirt with Machine Aluminum top plate
Platter Type Size/Weight: 12-inch Aluminum / 20 lbs
Tonearm Included: VPI S-Tonearm
Motor RPM: 300 RPM
Motor Pulley Accuracy: ±0.0005"
Wow and Flutter: 0.05%
Speed Accuracy: 0.05%
Rumble: 80 dB Down
Footprint: 19-1/2" x 13-3/4"
Overall Size: 21-3/8" x 15-3/4"
Total Weight: 40 lbs
New VPI S-Tonearm Module
A standout feature of the Model One is the New VPI S-Tonearm Module, which introduces enhanced precision and build quality. Key elements include:
Solid aluminum architecture: Eliminates tube resonances, ensuring pure sound reproduction.
Azimuth adjustment at the headshell, coupled with a solid mounting system.
Vertical Tracking Adjustment (VTA) in the arm base, providing precise height adjustments.
ABEC 5 bearings: Offer ultra-low friction, eliminating chatter and ensuring long-life, smooth motion in both horizontal and vertical planes.
Locking threaded counterweight: Allows for fine adjustments while eliminating unwanted resonances.
Internal VPI high-purity copper wire: One continuous piece from the headshell to the RCA connection, ensuring signal purity.
Tone-arm Specifications:
Type: 10-inch, S-shaped, statically balanced tonearm
Effective Length: 255 mm
Mounting Distance: 240 mm
Effective Mass: 10.4 g
Overhang: 15 mm
Pickup Weight: 5 – 15 g
Height Adjustment: 40 – 65 mm
Anti-skating: Yes
Headshell: Solid aluminum
Offset Angle: 21 degrees
Internal Wiring: 69 VPI Copper wire
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