The VPI HW-40 Black Edition is a high-mass direct-drive turntable that combines VPI’s award-winning motor technology with a traditional full-size turntable design. Inspired by the engineering principles behind Harry Weisfeld’s acclaimed Classic Direct turntable, the HW-40 Black Edition is engineered to deliver exceptional speed stability, low noise, and precise vinyl reproduction.
Featuring a three-phase BLDC direct-drive motor, precision-machined aluminium construction, and advanced vibration-damping materials, the HW-40 Black Edition provides a stable platform for extracting maximum detail from vinyl records. The included 12-inch Fatboy Gimbal tonearm offers precise cartridge tracking and extensive adjustability for demanding audiophile applications.
| Dimension | 558.8 mm × 431.8 mm × 254 mm |
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| Footprint | 539.8 mm × 425.5 mm |
| Weight | 31.8 kg |
| Chassis Composition | Aluminium and machined acrylic |
| Platter Type | Solid aluminium platter with MDF damping layer |
| Platter Size | 304.8 mm (12") |
| Platter Weight | 11.3 kg |
| Tonearm Included | 12" Fatboy Gimbal |
| Tonearm Bearing Type | Full gimbal bearing |
| Tonearm Effective Length | 313 mm |
| Tonearm Effective Mass | 12.5 g |
| Pivot To Spindle Distance (Standard) | 300 mm |
| Pivot To Spindle Distance (Anniversary Model) | 292 mm |
| Tonearm Overhang | 13 mm |
| Tonearm Offset Angle | 17.37° |
| Internal Wiring | Nordost Reference Wire |
| Average RMS Distortion | 0.267% |
| Tonearm Materials | 3D printed epoxy resin and Delrin with copper, aluminium, and steel components |
| Motor Type | Direct Drive |
| Motor Design | Three-phase BLDC motor with individual Class D amplifier control |
| Motor Torque | 2.68 Nm |
| Start/Stop Time | 1 second |
| Speed Monitoring | 2,500 pulses per revolution |
| Bearing System | Inverted bearing with stainless steel shaft and phosphor bronze bushing |
| Warranty | 5 years |
