VPI Classic Platter

WOW! HW's rationale is impeccable. Makes you wonder why more turntable manufacturers aren't using aluminum platters......or does it?

Cheers,
John

Iwould think just for weight, and mass alone, the Super Platter probably had no peer.

For any who would want a true "super platter", maybe give Thom Mackris a ring. I'm sure he'll put you into a Galibier Stelvio Platter, and Bearing. A whopping 42 lbs should do the trick! A massive .800" Bearing Shaft, and I'm sure a simple trip to a local machinist to drill out your Plinth, and your ready to go.

Not sure of the "depth" of the Galibier Bearing Well, one might need some taller Cone Feet? lol Mark

Does anyone know the weight of the aluminum platter? I had searched out and purchased an aries 1 with original heavy platter which I think is 20 lbs (and I may be wrong but I think the super platter is 25 lbs? or is it 30)

From the VPI web site, the Classic is:
•New 6061 machined aluminum 18 pound high inertia platter with precision inverted bearing and stainless steel damping plate.

As I understand it, the machined Classic Platter weighs 18 lbs, and 20 lbs with Bearing included.

The Super Platter, that was made to fit all VPI Tables other than the HR-X, was 25 lbs. The HR-X Super Platter was 30 lbs.

And I made a small error earlier, the Galibier Stelvio Platter is actually listed at 44 lbs. Mark