{"product_id":"vpi-signature-21-turntable-copy","title":"VPI Prime 21 Turntable","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVPI Prime 21 High-End Turntable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVPI Prime 21 Turntable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e refines one of VPI’s most successful high-end turntable designs with improved isolation, greater structural rigidity, and VPI’s advanced \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D Gimbal tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Designed for serious vinyl enthusiasts, the Prime 21 combines substantial construction with the adjustability and upgrade potential expected from a reference-quality analog source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilding on the original VPI Prime, the Prime 21 incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHW-40 isolation feet, a newly machined top plate with additional bracing, and improved mechanical isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to create a more stable platform for the platter, tonearm, and cartridge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVPI 3D Gimbal Tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prime 21 features VPI’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3D Gimbal tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, combining the low-mass advantages of VPI’s 3D arm technology with the stability and ease of use of a precision gimbal-bearing design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a tonearm platform designed to accommodate a wide range of high-performance \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emoving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while providing the adjustability necessary for proper cartridge setup and optimization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved Isolation \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most important improvements to the Prime 21 is the use of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVPI HW-40 isolation feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, technology developed from VPI’s higher-level turntable designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prime 21 also receives a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emachined top plate with additional bracing and isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, increasing rigidity and creating a more controlled mechanical foundation for vinyl playback.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCombined with VPI’s substantial platter and motor architecture, the Prime 21 is designed to deliver excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003espeed stability, low noise, detail retrieval, dynamics, and soundstage dimensionality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVPI 3D Gimbal tonearm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHW-40 isolation feet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMachined top plate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional chassis bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImproved mechanical isolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-mass platter design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision belt-drive system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable cartridge setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with high-performance MM and MC cartridges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for serious two-channel analog systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpgradeable VPI platform\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExperience VPI at The Grid HiFi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grid HiFi is your VPI turntable and high-end analog audio expert in Houston, Texas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Prime 21 provides the foundation for an exceptional analog system, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecartridge selection and proper setup are critical to getting the most from the turntable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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