SOLD VPI TNT-5 HR (HOT ROD) REFERENCE TURNTABLE (SOLD)

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coogy2

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VPI TNT-5 HR (HOT TOD) Reference Turntable (VGC) £2,200 O.N.O

Comes with SDS unit and set up instructions. Please note the Cartridge not included

Please be aware this is an extremely heavy Turntable & it has a large footprint due to the size of the Plinth which encompasses the flywheel plus motor.

I do not know the exact dimensions of the footprint of the Turntable but I would allow at least 32" width by 22" depth.

This Turntable has pneumatic suspension by way of four inflatable bladders Housed in Four Towers and adjustable feet . Hand Bicycle Pump included.

If you wanted to upgrade the feet, VPI recommend the HW-40 feet (link below)

https://www.analogueseduction.net/vpi-upgrades-parts-accessories/VPIhw40feet.html
The tonearm is the JPW Memorial Uni Pivot 12.5 (12"). This is very light and needs good isolation.

Please note that there is no arm board on the TNT-5 (HR) so you can't use a different arm.

The finish on the chassis is piano gloss black which is in Very Good condition but does have very fine lines from dusting.

The black finish on one of the Towers has faded (See photo). Overall the turntable is in very good condition.

TURNTABLE OVERVIEW

The VPI TNT V-HR/JMW 12.5 combination represents another step forward in the continuing refinement of Harry Weisfeld’s TNT series. As with most of his updates, these changes probably wouldn’t have occurred to me, but they made perfect sense once I’d seen them. And, like most of the TNT’s evolutions, the V-HR changes resulted in slight but noticeable, and musically significant, improvements on the previous version.

I heartily recommend the TNT series and the JMW Memorial tonearm—and particularly this HR/12.5 combination—to anyone in the market for a turntable. It’s thoughtfully designed, beautifully built, simple and intuitive to set up and use—and, quite likely, one of the premier record-playing systems on the market today. The price is competitive within the cadre of topflight analogue rigs now available.

Read in-depth review from Stereophile: https://www.stereophile.com/turntables/498/index.html

https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Stereophile-IDX/IDX/00s/Stereophile-2001-12-IDX-115.pdf
Collection only item too heavy to send through the post.

The previous owner replaced the motor and I have swapped the arm lift. It may benefit from a new set of belts which are only £39.99 (link below)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294576009523?hash=item4496193133:g:HGYAAOSwfVRhni7w
 

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myles

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This is the way to do an advert - very nice too. Good luck with the sale.
 

MUSMECI ROBERTO

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Jul 26, 2016
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VPI TNT-5 HR (HOT TOD) Reference Turntable (VGC) £2,200 O.N.O

Comes with SDS unit and set up instructions. Please note the Cartridge not included

Please be aware this is an extremely heavy Turntable & it has a large footprint due to the size of the Plinth which encompasses the flywheel plus motor.

I do not know the exact dimensions of the footprint of the Turntable but I would allow at least 32" width by 22" depth.

This Turntable has pneumatic suspension by way of four inflatable bladders Housed in Four Towers and adjustable feet . Hand Bicycle Pump included.

If you wanted to upgrade the feet, VPI recommend the HW-40 feet (link below)

https://www.analogueseduction.net/vpi-upgrades-parts-accessories/VPIhw40feet.html
The tonearm is the JPW Memorial Uni Pivot 12.5 (12"). This is very light and needs good isolation.

Please note that there is no arm board on the TNT-5 (HR) so you can't use a different arm.

The finish on the chassis is piano gloss black which is in Very Good condition but does have very fine lines from dusting.

The black finish on one of the Towers has faded (See photo). Overall the turntable is in very good condition.

TURNTABLE OVERVIEW

La combinazione VPI TNT V-HR/JMW 12.5 rappresenta un altro passo avanti nel continuo perfezionamento della serie TNT di Harry Weisfeld. Come con la maggior parte dei suoi aggiornamenti, questi cambiamenti probabilmente non mi sarebbero venuti in mente, ma avevano perfettamente senso una volta che li avevo visti. E, come la maggior parte delle evoluzioni del TNT, le modifiche al V-HR hanno portato a miglioramenti lievi ma evidenti e musicalmente significativi rispetto alla versione precedente.

Consiglio vivamente la serie TNT e il braccio JMW Memorial, e in particolare questa combinazione HR/12,5, a chiunque cerchi un giradischi. È progettato con cura, costruito magnificamente, semplice e intuitivo da configurare e utilizzare e, molto probabilmente, uno dei migliori sistemi di riproduzione di dischi oggi sul mercato. Il prezzo è competitivo all'interno del gruppo di rig analogici topflight ora disponibili.

Leggi la recensione approfondita di Stereophile: https://www.stereophile.com/turntables/498/index.html

https://worldradiohistory.com/hd2/IDX-Audio/Stereophile-IDX/IDX/00s/Stereophile-2001-12-IDX-115.pdf
Solo oggetto da collezione troppo pesante per essere spedito per posta.

Il precedente proprietario ha sostituito il motore e io ho sostituito il braccio di sollevamento. Potrebbe beneficiare di un nuovo set di cinture che costano solo £ 39,99 (link sotto)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/294576009523?hash=item4496193133:g:HGYAAOSwfVRhni7w
E' ancora disponibile? Scusa, sarei interessato; se forse ora, saresti anche propenso a eventualmente spedire? Distinti saluti. Roberto
 

Bogart

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Dave
HiFi Trade?
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Apparently is critical you have the arms wires correctly rotated in the socket they plug into. Looks a lot of TT for the money.
 

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