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VPI AV04 Avenger Direct Turntable
$40,000.00
Product Details
VPI AV04 Avenger Direct Turntable, Reference Direct Drive on the Avenger Tripod Chassis
The VPI Avenger Direct takes VPI's proven direct-drive technology and marries it with the acclaimed Avenger Series. Built on the Avenger Tripod chassis, it keeps the signature "sandbox" design that lets the owner mount up to three tonearms of any length or manufacturer. At its heart is the direct-drive system from VPI's proven HW-40 Anniversary, housed in an engineered, machined, vented casing and ready to spin at the touch of a button at 33 and 45 rpm. A critically acclaimed reference turntable, the Avenger Direct is available now at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY USA.
Key Features
The Avenger Direct combines the stability of the multi-arm Avenger Tripod chassis with VPI's high-torque direct-drive motor, delivering a one-second start/stop and 2,500 pulses/revolution speed monitoring for precise, stable rotation. Machined from aluminum and acrylic, it carries a 12-inch, 25 lb solid aluminum platter and ships with the JMW-12 Fatboy Gimbal tonearm. The three-arm sandbox layout lets you experiment with multiple tonearms and cartridges at once, making it a true reference-level, endlessly configurable analog centerpiece. Handmade in the USA.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Item Code | AV04 |
| Motor Type | Direct drive (from HW-40 Anniversary) |
| Motor Torque | 2.68 Nm/sec |
| Speeds | 33 / 45 rpm |
| Start/Stop Time | 1 second |
| Speed Monitoring | 2,500 pulses/revolution |
| Chassis | Aluminum and machined acrylic, Avenger Tripod (up to 3 arms) |
| Platter | 12 inch aluminum, 25 lbs |
| Tonearm Included | JMW-12 Fatboy Gimbal |
| 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 |
| 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 Avenger Direct comes with full manufacturer warranty and expert support from our team, and we can help you configure its tonearms and cartridges and set up this reference-level turntable for your system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many tonearms can the Avenger Direct hold?
A: The Avenger Tripod chassis uses VPI's "sandbox" design, letting you mount up to three tonearms of any length or manufacturer. This configuration ships with the JMW-12 Fatboy Gimbal, and you can add more arms to compare cartridges and setups on one turntable.
Q: What direct-drive motor does the Avenger Direct use?
A: It uses the direct-drive system proven in VPI's HW-40 Anniversary, delivering 2.68 Nm/sec of torque, a one-second start/stop, and 2,500 pulses/revolution speed monitoring, housed in an engineered, machined, vented casing for stability.
Q: Is the VPI Avenger Direct available in the USA?
A: Yes. The VPI AV04 Avenger Direct is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized VPI dealer in Buffalo, NY USA. It shares its direct-drive heart with the VPI HW-40-B and joins the modular Forever Model One in our VPI range. Contact us for configuration advice.
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