VPI Industries Vanquish

The VPI Industries Vanquish is a state-of-the-art, flagship magnetic direct drive turntable that represents a significant advancement in turntable technology, building on VPI's HW-40 direct drive motor with next-level design refinements.

Key Technical Features

• Drive System: Magnetic Direct Drive, an advanced form of direct drive technology that uses magnetic levitation principles for ultra-quiet, vibration-free operation and precise speed control.

• Motor and Control: Based on VPI’s HW-40 direct drive motor with enhanced motion control circuitry and software, along with extensive material studies and vibration isolation technology developed by VPI engineering to minimize noise and resonance.

• Platter: 12-inch aluminum platter designed for stability and low resonance.

• Tonearm Compatibility: Features VPI's signature Reference tripod chassis design, allowing mounting of up to three tonearms of any length, type, or brand, reflecting VPI’s philosophy that tonearms are a highly personal and subjective choice.

• Included Tonearm: Comes with VPI’s Fatboy tonearm, available in 9, 10, 12, or 14-inch lengths at no additional cost. The Fatboy is VPI’s first 14-inch 3D printed tonearm, offering exceptional rigidity and resonance cancellation. It is available with either Uni or Gimbal bearing options.

• Armboard: Newly designed layered armboard for additional isolation to reduce resonance affecting the tonearm.

• Power Supply and Motor Controls: Relocated to an external enclosure to provide additional shielding and reduce noise further, resulting in an already dead-quiet unit.

• Tonearm Wiring: The Fatboy tonearm uses internal Nordost wiring directly connected to the phono stage, eliminating traditional LEMO plug terminations, reducing connections, and improving signal integrity and aesthetics.

• Cartridge: Typically fitted with the Shyla cartridge, based on the Audio-Technica ART series, designed for high fidelity playback.

• Stand: Comes with the VPI Vanquish Stand, which shares design and material qualities with the award-winning VPI Avenger series. The stand includes machined openings for cable management and enough space to add additional components like a line stage.

• Controls: Features start, 33, and 45 RPM buttons for standard vinyl playback speeds.

• VTA Adjustment: On-the-fly vertical tracking angle (VTA) adjustment for precise cartridge alignment

The VPI Vanquish is a premium, highly customizable turntable system that combines magnetic direct drive technology with advanced vibration isolation, high-resolution 3D printed tonearms, and a flexible chassis capable of supporting multiple tonearms. It is designed for audiophiles demanding the utmost in sound quality, precision, and build craftsmanship. The Vanquish represents a modern engineering pinnacle in turntable design, with a price point reflecting its flagship status (noted around $121,000 USD)