VPI Aries Turntable; Classic 3 Tonearm; Mk5 Platter; SDS; Upgrades (No Cart.)

Product: VPI Aries Turntable; Classic 3 Tonearm; Mk5 Platter; SDS; Upgrades (No Cart.)

Product SKU: 22238

Serial Number: 00692, 0615

Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: 7/10 Very good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including a tiny nick on the platter and a ding/indentation to the back-left corner of the plinth. This item has some very light wear but still presents like new from your listening position.

What is Included: Turntable, Classic 3 Tonearm w/ Nordost Valhalla wiring, VPI TNT 5 Platter, Motor, Synchronous Drive System, Manual, Record clamp, Counterweight, Cartridge alignment jig, Azimuth rod, Slipmat, Drive belt, Mapleshade footers, 3 screwdrivers, Bearing lubricant, Power cable, Factory packaging (no cartridge included)

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

Age: Circa 1996

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $2200 (w/o upgrades)

Other Notes: Upgrades include:

-Delrin Stainless Steel Clamp
-TNT MK5 Platter (Aluminum / Lead-Filled Acrylic; 21.5 lbs)
-Upgraded 300RPM Motor
Mapleshade Footers
-Nordost Valhalla wired VPI Classic 3 Tonearm
-Also included: 200g counterweight, SoundSmith Counter Intuitive Azimuth Adjust, EZ mount cartridge kit

"Although the Aries may be viewed by some as the poor brother of the TNT, it is, in some ways, Harry Weisfeld’s crowning achievement. More than simply a product of trickle-down technology, the Aries is a true advance of sorts – a product which offers near state-of-the-art performance at a real-world price. The Aries’ lack of coloration across the frequency band, coupled to its standard-setting background silence and ease of set-up and maintenance, make it an easy recommendation for those who would rather listen to music than adjust springs, pumps or attempt to defy gravity. As with the HW-19 and TNT, the Aries is a benchmark product at its price point, one which will call this reviewer’s system “home” for years to come." - Audiophilia

Reviews:  Audiophilia

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 $500 will require a signature upon delivery.