Dragon Turntable
SKU: DRAGON
Brand
VPI
$16,490.00
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Description

The VPI Dragon is a reference-level turntable engineered to deliver exceptional musical accuracy and low-noise performance. Designed to reveal every detail contained within a vinyl recording, the Dragon combines advanced motor-drive electronics, a mechanically isolated motor assembly, and a precision triple-belt drive system to create an exceptionally stable playback platform.

Its high-mass construction incorporates damped MDF and aluminium materials, while the precision-machined platter and inverted bearing system help minimize vibration and maximize speed consistency. Supplied with VPI’s JMW-10-3D tonearm, the Dragon is designed for demanding audiophiles seeking uncompromising analogue performance.

Specifications

Dimension 543 mm × 400 mm × 400 mm
Weight 26.3 kg
Chassis Composition Vinyl wrapped MDF and steel
Power Requirements 100-120 VAC or 220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Platter Type & Size 304.8 mm aluminium platter, 9.1 kg
Tonearm Included JMW-10-3D tonearm
Motor Type AC synchronous motor
Motor Speed 300 RPM
Motor Pulley Accuracy ±0.0127 mm
Drive System Triple-belt drive
Bearing Type Inverted bearing
Wow And Flutter <0.1%
Speed Accuracy 0.05%
Rumble 80 dB down
Footprint 533 mm × 404 mm × 200 mm
Warranty 5 years

Features

  • Mechanically isolated motor enclosure reduces transmission of vibration to the audio signal.
  • Triple-belt drive system improves speed consistency and rotational stability.
  • Integrated motor-drive electronics featuring dual low-distortion oscillators and Class AB circuitry.
  • High-torque AC synchronous motor provides smooth and quiet operation.
  • Highly damped aluminium and MDF sandwich chassis reduces unwanted resonance.
  • Precision-machined aluminium platter incorporates an MDF damping layer.
  • Inverted bearing design with hardened stainless-steel shaft and phosphor bronze bushing.
  • Machined Delrin and aluminium feet with vibration-damping polymer cores.
  • Precision-machined pulley assembly engineered for accurate speed control.
  • JMW-10-3D tonearm fitted with VPI pure copper internal wiring.
  • Designed to deliver exceptionally low noise and highly detailed analogue playback.

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