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OVERVIEW |
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The new VPI Rim Drive turns the platter directly using ageless technology for a
near perfect transfer of energy. The Rim Drive was created after listening to an
old Rek-O Kut turntable using an idler rim drive. The immediacy of the sound
that this turntable system produces is amazing. By melding, the old idler rim
drive to the new VPI/HR-X dual motor flywheel, VPI has produced a drive system
with the immediacy of rim drive and the quietness and smooth rotation of belt &
flywheel drive. The platter is driven by a silicone “O” ring on the
circumference of a large wheel attached to the flywheel. The flywheel is a
noiseless, cog-free source of power. The rim drive transfers this power
perfectly.
Advantages:
The VPI Rim Drive improves pace, timing, spatial cues, noise levels, and image
stability, while delivering deep, tight bass. For the first time, you will hear
bass from a turntable that sounds like a master tape. Not only is it deep, the
Rim Drive is fast with terrific punch.
With the VPI Rim Drive, all the power delivered to the flywheel by the two low
noise 24 pole synchronous motors will be delivered to the platter in perfect
rotation. There isn’t a better source for powering a turntable than a noiseless
passive flywheel. The new VPI Rim Drive solves the problem of getting the energy
from the flywheel to the platter elegantly. Best of all, every TNT-6, Super
Scoutmaster, and HR-X can be retrofitted with this amazing new drive system.
An upgrade kit will be available for all VPI turntables that use the dual/motor
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