Prime 21 Plus (discontinued)

£7,700.00

The multi-award winning VPI Prime was the starting point for the development of the Prime 21. With a host of new improvements and added features, this turntable promises an even better sonic performance and a user friendly experience.

The Prime 21 Plus has the addition of a VPI Shyla MC cartridge (custom made by Audio Technica) and a VPI Weisline tonearm cable (manufactured by Nordost).

Available finishes:

  • Black

  • Walnut

The multi-award winning VPI Prime was the starting point for the development of the Prime 21. With a host of new improvements and added features, this turntable promises an even better sonic performance and a user friendly experience.

The Prime 21 Plus has the addition of a VPI Shyla MC cartridge (custom made by Audio Technica) and a VPI Weisline tonearm cable (manufactured by Nordost).

Available finishes:

  • Black

  • Walnut

 
 

New aluminium top plate that braces the chassis to deaden unwanted vibrations.

3D-printed Gimbal tonearm.

Same feet as in VPI’s anniversary edition HW40 turntable, promising supreme balance and dampening.

All the assembly tools are provided in the box and there's even an instructional video if you're looking for help. You can be set up and ready for music in 20min!

The Weisline tonearm cable, created in partnership with Nordost, received the Editor’s Pick badge from Audiograde. Read the review here.

Warranty

All turntables benefit from a 5-year warranty.

Specifications

  • 12” Aluminum platter

  • 10” 3D Gimbal Arm Standard Wire

  • VTA Base on The Fly

  • Shyla Cartridge

  • 1.2m Weisline Cable

Awards & Reviews

Hi-Fi+

What Hi-Fi – Prime 21+: Best record players 2022

The Prime was voted Best turntables of What Hi-Fi’s lifetime

 
 
 
 

The VPI Vanquish is (probably) the biggest, priciest turntable you've ever seen.

 

What Hi-Fi