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Open Box / B-Stock Notes
exterior grade: 8.0 out of 10 - very good, some surface wear
item cosmetic note: item shows light surface wear due to handling
item function: ✔️ tested
item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale
📌LAB POINTS
innovative high-end turntable incorporates phono preamp + headphone amplifier
pre-mounted with the Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
belt-drive operation with manual speed change
accessible headphone output + volume control
easy setup + operation
made in the USA
"The Player combines the quality + performance of the high-end turntable with the convenience of built-in preamp + headphone amp." - TTL
🔑KEY FEATURES
aluminum platter
9" aluminum tonearm / vertical Yoke type tonearm
1.25" thick plinth made of vinyl covered MDF
note: groundwire is not necessary unless you manually turn of preamp (which entails taking apart the turntable)
18.5" x 13.5" x 4.3" / 470 x 343 x 109mm
12.9 lbs / 5.9 kg
📦COMES WITH
pre-mounted Ortofon 2M Red Cartridge
VPI Record Mat
Pro-Ject: Phono Cable - 4ft.
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Timing is fine here: this is still a current-generation, fully built-all-in-one VPI, not a dead-end vintage piece, so you’re buying into a model that remains easy to understand and use. At US$1,650, it lands well below the US$2,054 median and even under the US$1,085–US$3,000 recent spread, so it reads as a solid value rather than a stretch.
What makes it compelling is the package: the Player is well-liked for combining a good belt-drive table, cartridge, phono stage, and headphone amp in one tidy setup, with the white finish adding a bit of rarity and appeal. For a clean open-box example, that’s a strong buy if the accessories are complete and the cartridge/hardware haven’t been swapped or neglected.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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