The VPI Avenger turntable is a high-end audiophile turntable built around a bonded acrylic/aluminum/acrylic chassis, 25 lb aluminum platter, and JMW-12 tonearm. Its 300 RPM, 24-pole AC synchronous motor is specified at 0.03% wow and flutter, 0.04% speed accuracy, and rumble rated 82 dB down. Adjustable corner posts and 5/8-inch 6061 aluminum arm boards support flexible setup, while the chassis can accommodate up to three tonearms from different manufacturers and in different lengths. An extensive upgrade path including ring clamp, ADS, rim-drive, magnetic drive, Reference Feet, Fatboy, and additional JMW tonearms gives the Avenger substantial configuration flexibility.
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VPI Avenger

The VPI Avenger Turntable is a high-end audiophile turntable engineered around a substantial, resonance-controlled platform with extensive setup flexibility. Its chassis uses three bonded layers of acrylic, aluminum, and acrylic with damping material between the layers, secured by three isolation steel corner posts, three bolts, and a massive bearing assembly. Adjustable machined knobs on the corner posts make leveling straightforward, while fully adjustable 5/8-inch 6061 aluminum arm boards provide rigidity and grounding. A 12-inch, 25 lb aluminum platter is driven by a 300 RPM, 24-pole AC synchronous motor, with published performance specifications of 0.03% wow and flutter, 0.04% speed accuracy, and rumble rated 82 dB down. The Avenger includes a JMW-12 tonearm and can accommodate as many as three tonearms, including arms from other manufacturers and in different lengths. Its modular architecture also supports an extensive range of VPI upgrades, making the Avenger a versatile foundation for sophisticated vinyl playback systems.

What It's Good At:

• Resonance Management: A bonded acrylic/aluminum/acrylic chassis with damping between layers creates a substantial platform designed to control unwanted vibration.
• Stable Vinyl Playback: The 12-inch, 25 lb aluminum platter provides significant rotational mass for consistent record playback.
• Multi-Tonearm Flexibility: Supports up to three tonearms, including different brands and arm lengths, for highly customized analog systems.
• Precise Setup and Leveling: Adjustable machined corner-post knobs and fully adjustable arm boards make installation and fine-tuning more flexible.
• Premium Tonearm Integration: Includes the JMW-12 tonearm with adjustable counterweight, azimuth side weights, VTA adjustment, and a 313 mm effective length.
• Extensive Upgrade Potential: Compatible upgrades include VPI's Periphery Ring Clamp, Analog Drive System, Rim-Drive, Reference Magnetic Drive, Reference Feet, Fatboy tonearm, and additional tonearms and arm boards.

VPI Avenger Full Specifications:

• Product: VPI Avenger Turntable
• Chassis Composition: Aluminum and machined acrylic
• Chassis Construction: Three bonded layers of acrylic/aluminum/acrylic
• Chassis Damping: Damping material positioned between chassis layers
• Chassis Retention/Isolation: Three isolation steel corner posts, three bolts, and massive bearing assembly
• Leveling System: Adjustable machined knobs on the corner posts
• Tonearm Capacity: Up to three tonearms
• Tonearm Compatibility: Designed to accommodate any manufacturer's brand and any arm length
• Arm Boards: Fully adjustable
• Arm Board Material: 5/8-inch 6061 aluminum
• Arm Board Purpose: Rigidity and grounding
• Platter: 12-inch aluminum platter
• Platter Weight: 25 lbs
• Included Tonearm: JMW-12
• Tonearm Identification: VPI JMW 12 3D Tonearm
• Pivot-to-Spindle Distance: 300 mm
• Internal Wire: VPI Copper Weave
• Effective Length: 313.0 mm
• Effective Mass: 10.5 g
• Overhang: 13 mm
• Offset Angle: 17.37 degrees
• Average RMS Distortion: 0.267%
• Tonearm Material: 3D technology consisting of, but not limited to, epoxy resin and Delrin materials
• Tonearm Product Notes: Adjustable drop counterweight
• Tonearm Product Notes: Azimuth side weights
• Tonearm Product Notes: VTA adjustment
• Tonearm Product Notes: "Limo Connection" as listed by the manufacturer
• Motor: 300 RPM, 24-pole AC synchronous motor
• Wow and Flutter: 0.03%
• Speed Accuracy: 0.04%
• Rumble: 82 dB down
• Footprint: 23" x 20"
• Overall Dimensions: 27" x 23" x 10"
• Total Weight: 68 lbs

VPI Avenger Q&A:

How many tonearms can the VPI Avenger accommodate?

The Avenger can accommodate up to three tonearms. Its design allows the use of tonearms from different manufacturers and in different lengths, providing substantial flexibility when configuring an advanced analog playback system.

What is the VPI Avenger chassis made from?

The chassis consists of three bonded acrylic/aluminum/acrylic layers with damping material positioned between them. Three isolation steel corner posts, three bolts, and the bearing assembly lock the structure together.

What platter does the VPI Avenger use?

The Avenger uses a 12-inch aluminum platter weighing 25 lbs, giving the turntable significant platter mass.

What motor is used in the VPI Avenger?

It uses a 300 RPM, 24-pole AC synchronous motor.

What tonearm comes with the VPI Avenger?

The Avenger is specified with a JMW-12 tonearm. The product page also details the VPI JMW 12 3D Tonearm with a 313 mm effective length, 10.5 g effective mass, 13 mm overhang, and 17.37-degree offset angle.

What are the VPI Avenger's published speed-performance specifications?

VPI specifies wow and flutter at 0.03%, speed accuracy at 0.04%, and rumble at 82 dB down.

How large and heavy is the VPI Avenger?

The turntable has a 23" x 20" footprint, overall dimensions of 27" x 23" x 10", and a total weight of 68 lbs.