VPI Prime Signature
High-end turntables · 2017–present In production
$8,700 US reference price
An upgraded Prime with a stainless/aluminium bonded plinth and the Fatboy tonearm for greater rigidity. Sold in the US as the Signature 21.
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 | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare or with Shyla |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | aluminium, 20 lb |
| Tonearm | VPI Fatboy gimbal |
| Dimensions | Footprint 19½" x 13¾"; overall 21⅜" x 15¾" x 11" (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 66.0 lb (29.94 kg) |
| Finishes | Metallic Black (standard); Rosewood (limited edition) |
| Years | 2017–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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