Classic 3 vs Classic
The Classic's platter weight is 8.16 kg (18 lbs) against the Classic 3's 9.07 kg (20 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.020%), drive type (Belt), and platter material (Aluminum).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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AnalogTurntablesTonearmsDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the Classic 3
The VPI Classic 3 is a high-mass, belt-driven manual turntable introduced in 2009. It uses a 20-pound damped aluminum platter, an inverted bearing, a synchronous AC motor, and a rigid MDF-based plinth. It supports 33 and 45 rpm records, with speed selected by changing the motor pulley. The Classic 3 is designed for stable, low-noise analog playback and was offered with VPI tonearm configurations.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 9.07 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.020%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 520 × 254 × 394 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 29.5 kg (65 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions