VPI - VPI Rim Drive

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 and 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.

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 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 drive system.

An upgrade kit will be available for all VPI turntables that use the dual/motor flywheel.

The retail cost of this upgrade is $1,000 and is relatively easy to do.