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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. If you are interested in only the cartridge, wording wording wording.........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/demo.Buy with confidence: See 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.
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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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