VPI Classic Companion
Note: The VPI Classic Companion is no longer in production but still has available upgrades.
The Table:
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Walnut Classic 2 body
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24 volt AC synchronous motor assembly
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Built in 24 volt power supply to feed the motor a pure signal
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External step down power supply to keep line voltage away from the turntable which lowers noise and gives cooler motor running
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20 pound 2 inch thick aluminum Classic platter with inverted bearing
The Arm:
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10.5” Gimbaled Tonearm
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Low friction ABEC-5 pre-loaded ball bearings
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Standard VPI Classic 2 premium Tonearm mount
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VTA (vertical tracking adjustment) on the fly
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Precision adjustable counter weight
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Adjustable Anti-skate
The Cartridge, Grado Companion:
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Custom made Grado for VPI
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1.5 millivolt output
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Very low inductance, works right into a moving coil input
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Stylus and cantilever from the Grado Statement Sonata
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Replaceable stylus assembly. You can replace or you can upgrade!
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Threaded aluminum mounting plate for damping, mass, and ease of installation
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Sounds like no other $600 cartridge you’ve ever heard!