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VPI Aries Turntable With Shelter 9000 CartridgeVPI Aries (1) Turntable in gloss black with precision tonearm. The tonearm is fitted with a Shelter Model 9000 cartridge which is in very nice working condition.We are offering this as a package available for pick up at our shop in Milwaukee, WI. However, if you are interested in only the cartridge (Shelter 9000 w/box), we'd be willing to separate the cartridge in an independent listing. Feel free to mesage us about that possibility. Tested and working.Comes with everything shown in photos. Motor, motor cover, belt (in great condition), cartidge (with original packaging), dustcover (good condition, but has one scratch at front, left (see last photo), and original VPI badge which has been removed and is a little rough (see 2nd to last photo).No rubber platter mat.Local pick up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.In the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoSee our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised and backed up by our 14 day full refund policy in the event you are not happy for any reason.Got your eye on multiple pieces of ours? Send us a message and we’ll do our best to create a custom bundle.Local pickup at our shop in Milwaukee, WIMilwaukee Vintage10220 W. Greenfield AveMilwaukee, WIHours: Tues-Friday: 11-6; Saturday: 11-3
This is a fair ask, sitting right on the market median at US$3,000; it’s not a bargain, but it’s priced in line with recent comparable listings, with the upper half of the observed range also topping out at US$3,000. If the table is complete and functioning cleanly, the number is sensible rather than inflated.
The Aries 1 has a strong reputation for low noise, stable speed, and a very “get out of the way” presentation that lets the rest of the system shine. For a buyer, the real value is in condition, setup, and included parts: platter, arm, clamp, dust cover, and power supply matter a lot on a deck like this, and a well-kept example can still be a very serious analog platform.
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VPI Industries, founded in 1978 by Harry and Sheila Weisfeld in Cliffwood, New Jersey, emerged from a lifelong audiophile's basement workshop as a quintessential American family enterprise. What began with simple record weights and turntable isolation bases quickly evolved into a benchmark for analog precision, driven by Harry's relentless experimentation and Sheila's steadfast support. By 1981, the HW-16 record cleaning machine marked their first enduring hit, cementing VPI's heritage in the vinyl revival long before it became mainstream.
The brand specializes in high-end turntables, tonearms, phonograph accessories, and record cleaning systems, with iconic models like the TNT, Aries, Scout series, and the Classic 30th Anniversary edition showcasing uncompromising engineering. VPI prioritizes mechanical innovation—unibody designs, advanced platters, and air-bearing arms—over diversification into amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones, maintaining a laser focus on the analog front-end.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, VPI commands respect among discerning audiophiles for delivering reference-grade performance at accessible price points relative to rivals. Now led by Harry's son Mat Weisfeld, the company thrives on its reputation for bulletproof reliability, world-class soundstaging, and U.S.-made craftsmanship, making it a cornerstone choice for serious vinyl enthusiasts seeking timeless excellence.
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