{"product_id":"vpi-av04-avenger-direct-turntable","title":"VPI AV04 Avenger Direct Turntable","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":9,\"w\":562,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003eVPI AV04 Avenger Direct Turntable, Reference Direct Drive on the Avenger Tripod Chassis\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":78,\"w\":562,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":78}'\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":232,\"w\":562,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":232}'\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":265,\"w\":562,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":265}'\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":418,\"w\":562,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":418}'\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":452,\"w\":562,\"h\":326,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":452}'\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":454,\"w\":558,\"h\":322,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":454}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":454,\"w\":558,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":454}'\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":454,\"w\":127,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":454}'\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":142,\"y\":454,\"w\":430,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":142,\"abs_y\":454}'\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":479,\"w\":558,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":479}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":479,\"w\":127,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":479}'\u003eItem Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd 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steel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":1058,\"w\":558,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":1058}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":14,\"y\":1058,\"w\":142,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":14,\"abs_y\":1058}'\u003eAdjustments\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":157,\"y\":1058,\"w\":415,\"h\":43,\"abs_x\":157,\"abs_y\":1058}'\u003eAdjustable drop counterweight, azimuth side weights, VTA, Limo connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1103,\"w\":562,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1103}'\u003eWhy Buy from Vinyl Sound?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1137,\"w\":562,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1137}'\u003eVinyl 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1231,\"w\":562,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1231}'\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1265,\"w\":562,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1265}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1265,\"w\":348,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1265}'\u003eQ: How many tonearms can the Avenger Direct hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":360,\"y\":1265,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":360,\"abs_y\":1265}'\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1359,\"w\":562,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1359}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1359,\"w\":373,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1359}'\u003eQ: What direct-drive motor does the Avenger Direct use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":385,\"y\":1359,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":385,\"abs_y\":1359}'\u003eA: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1453,\"w\":562,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1453}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":11,\"y\":1453,\"w\":324,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":11,\"abs_y\":1453}'\u003eQ: Is the VPI Avenger Direct available in the USA?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr bis_size='{\"x\":336,\"y\":1453,\"w\":0,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":336,\"abs_y\":1453}'\u003eA: 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/vpi-hw-40-b-black-edition-turntable\" bis_size='{\"x\":355,\"y\":1493,\"w\":81,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":355,\"abs_y\":1493}'\u003eVPI HW-40-B\u003c\/a\u003e and joins the modular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/vpi-fm1-b-forever-model-one-turntable\" bis_size='{\"x\":67,\"y\":1512,\"w\":119,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":67,\"abs_y\":1512}'\u003eForever Model One\u003c\/a\u003e in our VPI range. Contact us for configuration advice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53853960208691,"sku":"AV04","price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/VPIAvengerDirect.png?v=1786672485","url":"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/products\/vpi-av04-avenger-direct-turntable","provider":"Vinyl Sound USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}