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VPI HW-40-B Black Edition Turntable
$24,000.00
Product Details
VPI HW-40-B Black Edition Turntable, Award-Winning Direct Drive in a Full-Sized Design
The VPI HW-40-B Black Edition brings VPI's award-winning direct-drive sound to a traditional, full-sized turntable. It features a high-torque three-phase BLDC motor, with each phase individually powered by its own internal Class D amplifier, combining cutting-edge motor technology with classic design. A high-mass turntable engineered for ultimate stability and performance, the HW-40 Black can be paired with either a VPI Unipivot or Gimbal tonearm so you can tailor the setup to your preferred listening experience. Handmade in the USA, it is available now at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA.
Key Features
The integrated three-phase BLDC motor sits in an optimized, isolated housing, driving a stainless steel shaft that spins in an inverted phosphor bronze bushing. The platter is machined from solid aluminum with an MDF damping layer and rotates on an inverted bearing for stability and low noise. A precision-machined and dampened aluminum top plate, highly damped acrylic sides combined with an aluminum frame, and machined aluminum feet with a vibration-damping polymer core all work together to reject resonance. The HW-40 Black ships with the 12-inch Fatboy Gimbal tonearm for reference-grade tracking.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Item Code | HW-40-B |
| Motor Type | Direct drive, 3-phase BLDC (per-phase Class D amplification) |
| Motor Torque | 2.68 Nm/sec |
| Start/Stop Time | 1 second |
| Speed Monitoring | 2,500 pulses/revolution |
| Chassis | Aluminum and machined acrylic |
| Platter | 12 inch aluminum, 25 lbs, MDF damping layer, inverted bearing |
| Bearing | Stainless steel shaft in inverted phosphor bronze bushing |
| Tonearm Included | 12 inch Fatboy Gimbal (Unipivot or Gimbal compatible) |
| Footprint | 21.75 x 16.75 in |
| Overall Size | 22 x 17 x 10 in |
| Total Weight | 70 lbs |
VPI Fatboy Gimbal 12-3D Tonearm
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bearing Type | Full gimbal bearing |
| Pivot to Spindle | 300 mm (standard), 292 mm (Anniversary) |
| Effective Length | 313.0 mm |
| Effective Mass | 12.5 g |
| Overhang / Offset | 13 mm / 17.37° |
| Average RMS Distortion | 0.267% |
| Internal Wire | Nordost Reference wire |
| Material | 3D technology (epoxy resin, Delrin, copper, aluminum, steel) |
| Adjustments | Adjustable drop counterweight, azimuth side weights, VTA, Limo connection |
Why Buy from Vinyl Sound?
Vinyl Sound is an authorized VPI dealer in Buffalo, NY USA. The HW-40-B Black Edition comes with full manufacturer warranty and expert support from our team, and we can help you choose between Unipivot and Gimbal tonearm options and set it up with the right cartridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes the HW-40 a direct-drive design?
A: The HW-40-B uses an integrated high-torque three-phase BLDC direct-drive motor, with each phase powered by its own internal Class D amplifier and 2,500 pulses/revolution speed monitoring. This delivers strong torque (2.68 Nm/sec), a one-second start/stop, and the stability of VPI's award-winning direct-drive platform.
Q: Can I choose the tonearm on the HW-40 Black?
A: Yes. The HW-40 Black can be paired with either a VPI Unipivot or Gimbal tonearm, and this configuration ships with the 12-inch Fatboy Gimbal 12-3D. Contact Vinyl Sound to confirm the tonearm option that suits your listening preference.
Q: Is the VPI HW-40-B available in the USA?
A: Yes. The VPI HW-40-B Black Edition is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized VPI dealer in Buffalo, NY USA. It sits alongside the modular VPI Forever Model One in our VPI range. Contact us for configuration advice.
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