VPI Prime 21

Turnable

The original Prime turntable was redefined and polished with a new fit and finish and improved performance.  Upgraded with HW-40 feet, 3D Gimbal tonearm, and new machined top plate with additional bracing and isolation.  The Prime 21 is bringing 2021 in on a high note. The Prime 21 takes the greatest aspects of the Prime turntable and upgrades and references them with finer details from the customers, reviewers, and more.  Available in black and walnut.

VPI Prime Gimbal 10-3D

• Bearing Type: Full Gimbal Bearing
• Internal Wire: VPI Copper weave
• Pivot to spindle: 258 mm
• Effective length: 273.4 mm
• Effective mass: 10.2g.
• Overhang: 15.4 mm
• Offset angle: 19.98 degrees
• Average RMS distortion: 0.31%
• Material: 3D Technology Consisting of but not limited to Epoxy resin and Delrin materials, copper, aluminum and steel 
• Product Notes: Adjustable Counterweight, Azimuth side weights, VTA, and Limo Connection

REVIEW & AWARDS

Analog Corner #280: VPI Avenger Reference turntable, VPI Fatboy tonearm - Read More

"When I consider the high build quality and excellence of machining in VPI's Avenger Reference, its heavy metal mass, its design ingenuity, its rugged American blinginess, and its more than reasonable price, it's not at all surprising that, judging by what I've seen traveling abroad, this model is America's goodwill ambassador to the world of turntables." - Michael Fremer  

VPI Prime 21+ - Read More

" If I was in the market for a new turntable, I would feel compelled to put the VPI Prime 21+ on my shortlist, and I have a sneaking suspicion that its alround capabilities and its delightful musical character would push it to the front of the queue." - Chris Kelly

VPI Prime 21+ Turntable Package Review - Read More

"The VPI Prime 21 takes all the good points of the original turntable and builds upon them by factoring in customer and reviewer feedback. The result is another confident and competent performance from the New Jersey brand. While there's plenty of competition at this price point, I have yet to find a turntable able to match the drive and presence of the Prime, along with its ability to let the music do the talking." - JAY GARRETT

VPI Prime 21+ review - Read More

"Add solid build, ease of set-up and the generous supply of accessories in the box, and it’s clear that VPI has pushed its Prime turntable a useful step forward. If you’re looking for a record-playing package at this level, this one simply has to be on your shortlist. " - What Hi-Fi?

VPI Prime 21+ turntable - Read More

"In the Prime 21+, VPI has achieved the turn-key high-end turntable without compromise. Sure, you can build something better, but you probably won’t do so for anything close to the same money. Each component in the system is a ‘honey’ and putting them all together sings like an angel. Unless you enjoy the self-flagellation of picking and mixing (or you have a favourite cartridge that you must use no matter what), I find this a tough act to beat at anywhere near the money. "

VPI Prime 21+ Belt-driven Turntable - Read More

"While its assembly and set-up might not be as brisk as VPI would imply, and there are a few quirks to be encountered along the way, once up and running the Prime 21+ is a magnificent-sounding turntable package. It brings out the best from less-than-perfect recordings while also ensuring your well-produced LPs will shine. What's more, the custom-made Shyla cartridge complements it superbly." - Adam Smith

VPI Prime 21+ - Read More

"If you want to nitpick, you could argue that the setup procedure is not as swift as VPI suggests – although a different way of considering this is that there’s enough flexibility to keep even the most enthusiastic tweaker happy – and there are a few quirks along the way. But to focus on such matters would be to miss the real majesty of the Prime 21+. This is a magnificent-sounding turntable package that gives less than pristine recordings a healthy dose of spit and polish while revealing new-found details from well-produced vinyl. Whether or not splashing the extra cash that turns the Prime 21 into the 21+ is worthwhile is something you’ll have to decide for yourself, but for our money, the Shyla cartridge is a perfect accompaniment to an already highly impressive turntable. " - Hi-Fi Choice

AVAILABLE UPGRADES

• ​Periphery Ring Clamp - Improves record warp reduction and the shelf life of your cartridge.
• Analog Drive System (ADS) - Improves accuracy and speed adjustment.
• Reference Feet - Improves isolation and makes it even more quiet between the notes.
• Fatboy Tonearm - Gimbal or Unpivot

SPECIFICATIONS