VPI Classic Platter

I forgot to add that this was VPI's reason for the aluminum over the acrylic of the standard Scout from a review.
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Weisfeld's rationale: "You can machine aluminum much better (+/- .001" in a 29" circumference), it can be damped easily, it is heavy (good), it is temperature and humidity stable, and it adds a sense of life that the acrylic doesn't have without the artificial brightness that acrylic can sometimes bring to the sound."
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http://www.vpiindustries.com/reviews/Classic%20-%20vpi_classic_reprint.pdf

Thanks..

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)