History: The VPI Nomad V1 was our first attempt to hit an entry level all in one turntable that would be easy to use and a potential first table for new listeners. However, there was no upgrade path established for the Nomad mainly because we didn't think anyone would upgrade the table. Rather, the assumptions was a customer would sell off or pass on their Nomad V1 and purchase a higher level VPI when they were ready. After some unique DIY experiences and some learning on our own part we eventually transitioned this product in to the V2. The Nomad V1 was only availablabe with an MDF platter.
Original Text: The VPI Nomad is the first all in one high-end entry level turntable. Complete with a headphone amplifier, phonostage, and pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red cartridge on a 10 inch Gimballed / Yoke bearing tonearm, it is the perfect solution to enjoying your records! It also has standard RCA connections providing the ability to connect to a standard amplifier and desktop/floor standing speakers. The Nomad turntable is a precision instrument that has been thoroughly tested to create the musical experience you're looking for!
WARNING: The Nomad’s phonostage is not defeat-able and MUST NOT be plugged into another phonostage. Doing so could result in serious damage to your speakers.
The Table: 1.25”" thick textured vinyl covered non-resonant MDF chassis.
16" x 11" footprint
19” x 14” x6” overall size
MDF/Composite Platter
Platter rotates on an oil bath bearing and fitted to shaft with a #2 Jacob’s Taper for a concentric rigidly mounted coupling.
The bearing has a PEEK thrust disc and machined graphite impregnated brass bushings using a Thompson Engineering 60 Rockwell case hardened shaft. Tonearm: New 9” vertical Yoke type tonearm with lateral turntable type bearing.
Pivot to spindle: 223mm
Effective length: 240.7mm
Overhang: 17.7mm
Offset angle: 22.85 degrees
Average RMS distortion: .36%
VTA adjustable arm mount.
Damped stainless steel armtube.
Very pure copper wire, twisted with special insulating jacket.
The arm-base is upgrade-able to a standard JMW 9 arm. Additional Specifications: Type: Belt Drive (Manual Turntable)
