Xerxes vs VPI Industries Traveler
The Traveler's platter weight is 4.54 kg (10 lbs) against the Xerxes's 12 kg (26 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.020%), drive type (Belt), and platter material (Aluminum).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$600
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About the Xerxes
The Roksan Xerxes is a belt-driven turntable designed by Roksan co-founder Touraj Moghaddam and launched in 1985 as a landmark achievement in high-fidelity audio. It positioned itself as a strong competitor against the established Linn Sondek LP12. The turntable features a distinctive three-plinth, triple-layer isolation system with three-level decoupling that minimizes vibration and maximizes detail retrieval. The design uses a two-piece aluminum alloy platter configuration with peripheral weighting and a custom-made 24-pole synchronous motor powered by an external speed controller. The Xerxes has been continuously refined over its 30+ year history, with the Xerxes 20 Plus representing the latest generation. It is compatible with various high-quality tonearms and cartridges, though best suited with Roksan tonearms. The turntable delivers a powerful and expansive sound with fine mid-band, fast deep bass, and smooth open treble, with musicians firmly located within the soundstage. Many reviewers use the Xerxes as a reference turntable.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 12 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.020%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 450 × 115 × 370 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 12 kg (26 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Gloss Black, Gloss White, Gloss Rosewood
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions