VPI Aries Extended Turntable; 12" JMW Memorial Tonearm (No Cartridge)

Product: VPI Aries Extended Turntable; 12" JMW Memorial Tonearm (No Cartridge)

Product SKU: 27348

Serial Number: 00896

Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Very good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including some light scratches on the VPI logo-branded cover for the motor, light rub marks inside the motor cutout on the plinth, a few light scratches on the bottom of the platter, and very slight marks here and there on the glossy plinth finish.  This item has some very light wear but still presents like new from your listening position.

What is Included: Turntable plinth, Platter, JMW-12.5i tonearm, Motor, 3 belts, Motor cover, Motor base, Soundsmith Counter Intuitive counterweight, JMW heavy counterweight, Anti-skating system, JMW tonearm jig, VPI TNT feet, Original Aries aluminum "tiptoe" feet, Factory packaging (For plinth -- custom packaging for platter and motor)

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

Age: Unknown

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $6250

Other Notes: This Aries Extended model comes with the anti-skating system zip-tied to the RCA output box. These hand assembled Extended models are each unique. The anti-skating system should be removed before shipping, and extra zipties are included.

"A major departure from the HW-19 series, Aries Extended is all about mass (serious mass!) from a gorgeous piano-black plinth and a beautifully built outboard power supply/motor assembly. All this design acumen accomplishes the most important goal for any turntable: Namely, keep vibrations away from the delicate record/stylus interface while allowing the phono cartridge do its job without the negative effects wrought by motor/room noise and micro-vibrations.

The JMW-12.5i arm on this Aries Extended is a new, much-improved 12” version of the original Unipivot arm that shipped with this 'table in the past. This longer arm employs all the pertinent technological advances developed during the last decade. The same details apply to the heavy platter/bearing. The supplied platter is now much more advanced than the original platters. Even the feet are upgraded from the original set; now, you get cutting-edge TNT feet.

VPI founder Harry Weisfeld assembled these 'tables exclusively for Music Direct from parts he had lying around, you can rest assured these original Aries Extended plinths comprise a turntable that no one else on earth has the privilege to own. The first custom Harry Weisfeld Aries 'tables sold in a few days -- don't miss the opportunity to get a cool, unique piece of VPI history." - Music Direct

Product Specifications

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $179- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $750 will require a signature upon delivery.