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The VPI Signature DS is a premium audiophile turntable that incorporates key features from the higher-end Signature 21 model in a more accessible package. It features a double-stacked chassis with a metal dampening plate for enhanced isolation, an outboard 300 RPM AC synchronous motor, a heavy 12-inch aluminum platter, and the JMW-10-3D Gimbal tonearm. Standard equipment includes HW-40 isolation feet and VTA adjustment on the fly. Designed for superior speed stability, low noise, and resonance control, it delivers exceptional vinyl playback with upgrades available like periphery ring clamp, Analog Drive System, reference feet, and Fatboy tonearm.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The Forever Model One's effective mass is 10.4 g against the Signature DS's 10.2 g, its platter weight 9.1 kg (20 lbs) against 9.07 kg (20 lbs), and its effective length 255 mm against 273.4 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.050%).
The Dragon's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the Signature DS's 0.050%. Both share effective mass (10.2 g), platter weight (9.07 kg (20 lbs)), and effective length (273.4 mm).
The Xtension 12 Evolution's wow & flutter is 0.010% against the Signature DS's 0.050%, its effective mass 10.5 g against 10.2 g, its platter weight 5.7 kg (13 lbs) against 9.07 kg (20 lbs), and its effective length 304.8 mm against 273.4 mm.
The GT-5000's wow & flutter is 0.040% against the Signature DS's 0.050%, its effective mass 14 g against 10.2 g, its platter weight 5 kg (11 lbs) against 9.07 kg (20 lbs), and its effective length 223 mm against 273.4 mm.
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