{"product_id":"vpi-prime-21-turntable-high-end-audiophile-turntable","title":"VPI Prime 21 Turntable High-End Audiophile Turntable","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     VPI Prime 21 Turntable — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “VPI Prime 21 Turntable”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem;background:#fafafa}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVPI Prime 21 Turntable\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eReference belt-drive analog turntable • gimbal-bearing 3D-printed 10.5\" tonearm • 20 lb machined 6061 aluminum platter • composite aluminum-and-MDF constrained layer plinth • HW-40 isolation feet • outboard 300 RPM AC synchronous motor • handcrafted in Cliffwood, New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Prime 21 Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e elevates high-end vinyl playback with precision mechanical engineering, user-friendly setup, and exceptional acoustic isolation. Building upon VPI’s award-winning Prime platform, this reference record player introduces a re-engineered curved plinth capped with a massive aluminum plate, providing superior constrained-layer damping against structural vibrations. Equipped with a redesigned 10.5-inch 3D-printed tonearm featuring pre-installed gimbal bearings, a heavy 20-pound machined aluminum platter, and isolation feet derived directly from the flagship HW-40 anniversary turntable, it delivers expansive dynamics, deep pitch stability, and an exceptionally quiet background.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGimbal-Bearing 3D-Printed 10.5-Inch Tonearm\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Prime 21 Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e utilizes a single-piece, resonance-free 3D-printed armtube mounted on ultra-low-friction Japanese gimbal bearings, making cartridge alignment and everyday cueing effortless while maintaining absolute tracking precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstrained-Layer Damped Hybrid Plinth\u003c\/strong\u003e — combines textured vinyl-wrapped MDF bonded to an aluminum top brace, drastically increasing structural rigidity and deadening mechanical resonances across the chassis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship HW-40 Resonance Isolation Feet\u003c\/strong\u003e — borrows high-performance decoupling footers from VPI’s anniversary direct-drive deck, utilizing composite isolation polymers to absorb acoustic feedback and shelf vibrations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive 20 lb Machined 6061 Aluminum Platter\u003c\/strong\u003e — precision-lathed aluminum platter rotates on an inverted steel bearing with a PEEK thrust plate and phosphor bronze bushing, delivering high flywheel inertia and vanishingly low wow and flutter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutboard 300 RPM AC Synchronous Motor\u003c\/strong\u003e — housed in a separate, mass-loaded machined steel enclosure that mechanically isolates motor vibration from the plinth and tonearm assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — VPI Prime 21\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes the VPI Prime 21 Turntable include a pre-mounted cartridge?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Prime 21 Turntable\u003c\/strong\u003e ships without a pre-installed cartridge to allow listeners to select their preferred Moving Magnet (MM) or Moving Coil (MC) cartridge, though factory-installed cartridge package editions (such as with the VPI Shyla MC) may be offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Prime 21 differ from the original VPI Prime?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Prime 21 upgrades the original platform with a completely new gimbal-bearing 3D-printed tonearm (replacing the previous uni-pivot design for easier handling), an aluminum top plate on the plinth, improved HW-40 isolation feet, and a re-engineered motor housing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this turntable have an integrated phono stage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. As a reference-grade audiophile turntable, the Prime 21 outputs pure, unamplified phono-level signals via gold-plated RCA output jacks on its rear junction box, requiring connection to an external high-performance phono preamplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I adjust Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) on the fly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the tonearm assembly includes VPI's precision VTA\/SRA adjustment tower, allowing micro-metric vertical adjustments even while a record is playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized VPI Industries dealer offering 100% factory-authentic reference turntables with full manufacturer warranty coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert analog audio technicians available to guide cartridge matching, tonearm geometry calibration, and isolation platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated post-purchase technical support for azimuth, VTF, and VTA setup assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsured freight delivery with heavy-duty factory foam-packed crating on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI ADS (Analog Drive System) electronic speed controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-output and low-output moving coil (MC) reference cartridges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophile shielded stereo RCA phono cables and ground leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrime 21 Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-End Belt-Drive Manual Analog Turntable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlinth Construction\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConstrained Layer Damped MDF with Solid Aluminum Top Plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined 6061 Aluminum Platter (20 lbs \/ 9 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlatter Bearing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInverted Stainless Steel Shaft with PEEK Thrust Disc \u0026amp; Phosphor Bronze Bushing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMotor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandalone 300 RPM Low-Noise AC Synchronous Motor in Machined Steel Housing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpeeds Supported\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33-1\/3 RPM, 45 RPM (Manual Belt Move on Pulley)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTonearm Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVPI 10.5\" 3D-Printed Gimbal-Bearing Armtube with Precision Japanese Bearings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEffective Tonearm Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.7\" (273.4 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOverhang\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5\" (13 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIsolation System\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHW-40 Composite Damped Vibration Isolation Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnalog Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVPI Deluxe Junction Box with RCA Stereo Jacks \u0026amp; Ground Terminal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W x D x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.375\" x 15.75\" x 8.5\" (543 x 400 x 216 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45.0 lbs (20.4 kg) net turntable system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI Prime 21 Turntable chassis with HW-40 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10.5\" 3D-printed gimbal tonearm with counterweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 lb machined 6061 aluminum platter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone outboard motor assembly and drive belt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI screw-down record clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI stylus alignment gauge \u0026amp; digital tracking force scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOwner's manual \u0026amp; setup guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"VPI Industries\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Turntables, Belt-Drive Turntables, High-End Analog Audio\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":53683784417646,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":53683784384878,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/VPI-PRIME21W.webp?v=1776965639","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/vpi-prime-21-turntable-high-end-audiophile-turntable","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}