- The 1.75"-thick platter is comprised of non-resonant acrylic and
incorporates an inverted bearing similar to that used in the HR-X.
- The bearing shaft is 60 Rockwell hardness, ground and polished,
and the platter rotates on a Teflon/Delrin composit thrust plate for ultra low
noise.
- The solid stainless steel motor assembly is almost 15 pounds and
contains a smooth 300-RPM synchronous motor with Delrin motor pulley. This is a
very low noise system with the fundamental resonance of the motor at 5 Hertz
which is well below the frequency a cartridge can reproduce.
- The Aries 3 chassis is made from a sandwich of 2 layers of 5/8”
polished black acrylic top and bottom with a 5/8” thick aluminum center section,
exactly like the HR-X chassis design which provides stability and damping. This
system creates an inert, quiet, and stable platform for the platter and tonearm
to sit on.
- The plinth is supported by four aluminum cones, the bottoms of
which are composed of hardened steel balls.
- The cone suspension when applied to the laminated HR-X type
chassis provides outstanding rigidity and a wealth of information from the
record grooves. They are adjustable for leveling.
- The Aries 3 circular armboard is a 4” diameter, 1" thick black
acrylic that mates sonically with the HR-X style laminated chassis.
- The Aries 3 is available with or without a VPI tonearm.
- For best sound VPI recommends the Aries 3 with JMW-10.5i tonearm
for a truly musical system.
- The Aries 3 can be taken to the next level by adding VPI’s
Synchronous Drive System, periphery ring, new Mini TNT feet, and HR-X center
weight at an additional cost.
- Size: 22" x 16"
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The Aries 3 is the perfect choice for those who want near-HR-X performance in a
smaller size.
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