VPI HW-40
High-end turntables · 2018–present In production
$24,000 US reference price
VPI's 40th-anniversary direct-drive flagship — a rare direct-drive from a brand famous for belt decks, with the Fatboy gimbal arm. Sold in the US as the HW-40 Black Edition.
VPI's landmark move into high-end direct drive.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium |
| Tonearm | VPI Fatboy 3D |
| Dimensions | Footprint 21¾" x 16¾"; overall 22" x 17" x 10" (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 70.0 lb (31.75 kg) |
| Finishes | Black Edition: aluminium chassis; Anniversary Edition: aluminium with solid Black Walnut (stained) side panels, limited to 400 units |
| Warranty | 5 years (parts and workmanship), per VPI's official Warranty & Return Policy |
| Years | 2018–present |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Live retailer offers
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Retailer searches
7 US retailers stock VPI — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acoustic Sounds | hifi independent | Ships worldwide from Salina, Kansas at carrier rates. | View at Acoustic Sounds ↗ |
| Elusive Disc | hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $79. | View at Elusive Disc ↗ |
| Music Direct | hifi independent | Free shipping on orders over $49. | View at Music Direct ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Turntable Lab | hifi independent | Free shipping to the continental US on most orders (bulk/oversized items excluded). | View at Turntable Lab ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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