VPI HW-40 Limited Edition 40th Anniversary Direct Drive Turntable - Fatboy 12" Tonearm

The VPI HW-40 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Direct Drive Turntable is a ultra-premium, high-end record player handcrafted in Cliffwood, New Jersey. Created to celebrate over 40 years of VPI engineering, this flagship model is highly exclusive—strictly limited to only 400 numbered units worldwide. It is widely celebrated for reviving VPI's award-winning direct-drive lineage by combining an incredibly quiet motor with advanced 3D-printed tonearm technology. Key Design and Engineering Highlights Advanced BLDC Direct-Drive Motor: Utilizes an ironless, overlapping V-shaped coil construction that completely eliminates "cogging" (the rotational micro-stutter typical of lesser direct-drive designs) for perfect rotational smoothness. Extreme Torque and Monitoring: Delivers 2.68 Nm/sec of torque, letting the heavy 25 lb platter accelerate to full speed or brake to a complete stop in exactly 1 second. An optical ring encoder monitors the speed at 2,500 pulses per revolution for near-perfect speed accuracy. VPI Fatboy 12" Gimbaled Tonearm: Comes standard with a robust, full gimbal bearing arm featuring a 3D-printed armtube. The arm features a special triangular-to-circular taper to cancel internal resonance, wired internally with premium Nordost Reference wire. Massive Resonant-Damped Chassis: Features a heavy, oversized solid plinth constructed from a combination of aluminum and solid black walnut (or machined acrylic in the newer Black Edition). The entire setup weighs 70 lbs, functioning as an integrated vibration sink. On-the-Fly Adjustments: Equipped with a precision micrometer-style VTA (Vertical Tracking Angle) tower, allowing you to fine-tune the tonearm height effortlessly while a record is actively playing. Details & Testing Notes Cosmetic Condition: 8/10: Very Good - Flawless Front Face, other minor imperfections. Functional Notes: Functions as intended and sounds excellent. Voltage: 120-240V 50/60Hz Serial #: 095 of 400 Original Box: No Manual: Yes Remote: N/A Power Cord: Yes Additional Items: Peripheral Ring Shipping Method: UPS Ground Shipping Weight: 90 lbs (28x23x17) + 8 lbs (24x20x8)