VPI unveils new Prime 21 series of ‘easy set-up’ audiophile turntables

Designed for simplicity of use with a reported 20-minute set-up time.

US turntable manufacturer VPI has unveiled two new turntables, called Prime 21 and Prime 21+.

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Based on its Prime model, the Prime 21 is priced at £4,500, and features an aluminium top plate, a 10.5″ 3D-printed tonearm, and dampening feet.

The Prime 21+ is priced at £6,500, and features a VPI Shyla MC cartridge custom-made by Audio Technica, and a VPI Weisline tonearm cable manufactured by Nordost.

Both turntables have been designed for ease of use, with VPI claiming they can be set up in just 20 minutes – and include all the necessary set-up tools as well as an instructional video on an accompanying USB stick.

The Prime 21 and Prime 21+ will both be released in November 2020.

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