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VPI Prime 21+ Turntable £5500

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The Prime 21+ builds on the solid foundation laid by 2015’s Prime turntable with well-considered changes aimed at improving performance, ease of use and cosmetics.

VPI’s changes have resulted in a smarter but more conventional deck. The tonearm is a 27cm, 3D-printed gimbal-bearing design that feels less fussy in use than its uni-pivot predecessor. It is easy to set up and the bearings feel smooth, though we

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