Prime Signature vs Yamaha GT-5000
The GT-5000's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Prime Signature's 0.030% and its platter weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 9.07 kg (20 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Aluminum).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$5,939
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About the Prime Signature
The VPI Industries Prime Signature is a luxury turntable designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional performance and build quality. It features a vinyl-wrapped MDF chassis with a sandwiched aluminum plate for superior resonance control, a 12-inch aluminum platter weighing 20 lbs, and a JMW-10-3DR tonearm with Nordost Reference wire. The turntable is equipped with a 300 RPM, 24-pole AC synchronous motor, stainless steel corner posts for isolation, and a range of available upgrades for further refinement. The Prime Signature offers precise speed accuracy, low wow and flutter, and excellent rumble rejection, making it a top choice for high-fidelity vinyl playback.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- aluminum
- Platter Weight
- 9.07 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.030%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Mounting Type
- VPI
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 546.1 × 279.4 × 355.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 29.94 kg (66 lbs)
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions