VPI Avenger Plus
Best high-end turntable for serious audiophiles seeking a customizable listening experience.
The VPI Avenger Plus is a high-end turntable designed for discerning audiophiles. Its roots trace back over a decade to a project that was temporarily shelved due to high demand for other VPI models. This premium turntable delivers exceptional audio performance and includes a tonearm for immediate setup. While the cartridge is sold separately, allowing for personalized system configuration, the Avenger Plus provides a robust foundation for an unparalleled vinyl listening experience.
$18000.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
80
/ 690
#80 in Turntables & Record Players
Price vs Category Average
+314%
Above average
Model Number
02
/ VPI-AV
Who it's for
- High-end collectors wanting reference-level detail and expansive soundstages
- Audiophiles seeking extensive customization and multi-tonearm setups
- Listeners demanding absolute sonic purity and vibration-free playback
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers looking for entry-level or mid-range equipment
- Apartment dwellers with limited space or lightweight furniture
- Casual listeners preferring a simple plug-and-play experience
Performance breakdown
Sonic Fidelity
Delivers a transparent, expansive soundstage that reveals every nuance of vinyl.
Build Integrity
Massive chassis construction ensures rock-solid stability and vibration isolation.
Customization Potential
Open architecture allows audiophiles to fine-tune their preferred cartridge and setup.
Operational Precision
Manual belt-drive system offers consistent speed accuracy for critical listening sessions.
Setup Complexity
Demands patience and technical expertise to calibrate for optimal performance.
Feature Accessibility
Stripped of modern conveniences to prioritize pure, unadulterated analog playback.
Key Specs
Model Number
VPI-AV02
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Operation Mode
Manual
Supported Speeds
33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM
Cartridge Type
Moving Magnet, Moving Coil
Built-in Preamp
No
Built-in Speakers
No
Cartridge Included
No
Features
- High-end turntable design
- Tonearm included
- Exceptional audio reproduction
- Manual operation
- Belt drive system
- Supports multiple speeds
- Designed for audiophiles
What customers say
The VPI Avenger Plus earns high praise for its exceptional build quality and modular design, allowing extensive personalization and future upgrades. Audiophiles consistently celebrate its sonic performance, noting an incredibly deep, quiet background that reveals minute musical details with stunning clarity and precise soundstaging. Reviewers emphasize its superior ability to extract information from vinyl, supported by stable speed control. While setup requires precision, the overwhelming satisfaction stems from its reference level performance. Many consider this turntable a profound investment, delivering sonic excellence that rivals much more expensive competitors, solidifying its status as a high fidelity centerpiece.
Know before you buy
No, the Avenger Plus does not include a cartridge. This design choice allows you to select and install the specific moving magnet or moving coil cartridge that best suits your audio preferences and existing system.
Because this model lacks a built-in preamp and speakers, you will need to connect it to an external phono stage, an amplifier or receiver with a phono input, and a pair of high-quality speakers.
This is a manual turntable, so you will need to adjust the belt position on the pulley to switch between 33 1/3 and 45 RPM speeds. It is a straightforward process common among high-end manual decks.
Yes, the VPI Avenger Plus comes with a high-performance tonearm included, providing a solid foundation for your setup right out of the box.
No, the Avenger Plus is designed strictly for analog playback and does not feature USB recording capabilities or digital output options.
The Avenger Plus is engineered for experienced audiophiles who appreciate manual operation and system customization. If you are looking for a plug-and-play experience with built-in components, this may be more complex than what you require.
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