Avenger Direct

About the Avenger Direct

The VPI Avenger Direct turntable combines American craftsmanship with advanced direct-drive technology derived from the HW-40 model. It features a multi-layered aluminum and machined acrylic chassis with pneumatic air suspension feet for premier isolation. The 25-pound 12-inch aluminum platter is coupled to a powerful direct-drive motor with 2.68 Nm/sec torque, capable of maintaining unwavering speed accuracy and torque. The turntable supports 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds with a star/stop time of 1 second and speed monitoring via 2,500 pulses per revolution. It includes VPI's 12-inch Fatboy gimbal tonearm, constructed with 3D printing technology and wired internally with Nordost reference wire, offering precise vertical tracking force and on-the-fly vertical tracking angle (VTA) adjustment. The design allows mounting up to three tonearms from any manufacturer, enabling multiple cartridge setups. The turntable weighs approximately 60-70 pounds and measures 22" x 17" x 10". It comes with accessories such as a record weight, VTF scale, power cord, Allen key, and tonearm weight. The Avenger Direct is made in the USA and backed by a 10-year warranty.