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VPI Prime Scout Belt Drive Turntable; Hana ML Moving Coil (MC) Cartridge

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Original price $2,500.00
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Featuring a 9-inch JMW-9 Uni-Pivot tonearm, 10.5 lb machined aluminum platter, 300 RPM outboard AC motor, MDF chassis bonded to a 12-gauge steel plate, Delrin isolation feet, and a screw-down record clamp, the VPI Prime Scout is an analog powerhouse. This premium belt-drive turntable evolves VPI’s best-selling design, pairing a resonance-damping plinth with an American-made cue mechanism. It utilizes an inverted oil-bath bearing with a PEEK thrust disc for stable, friction-free rotation. Manual speed changes between 33 and 45 RPM are seamless, and the heavy platter ensures exceptional playback stability.

Acclaimed by critics from Stereophile and Hi-Fi+, this turntable is praised for delivering an authoritative presentation with remarkable detail resolution and expressive dynamics. Reviewers celebrate its transparent soundstage, rich midrange, impactful bass, and a fatigue-free musicality that easily outperforms digital gear. Its straightforward setup allows music lovers to unlock true high-end performance within minutes.

Bringing this USA-built masterpiece into your system means investing in a lifetime component that handles everything from intimate jazz to complex orchestral climaxes with absolute poise. Its robust build and highly adjustable tonearm provide a resonance-free foundation that easily accommodates premium cartridge upgrades. It is the definitive choice to truly rediscover the depth and realism of your vinyl collection.
Brand VPI
Type Turntables
MSRP $2,500.00
SKU # 95078
Cosmetic Rating

9 - Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.

Functional Notes

Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age Unknown
Owners 1
Service History None

Plinth, Platter, Motor, Belt, Slip Mat, Stainless Record Clamp, JMW 9" Uni-pivot Tonearm, Anti-skating System, Counterweight, Hana ML MC Cartridge, Tonearm Alignment Jig, Cloth Dust Cover, Manual, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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