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"After two years of work, blood, sweat, and tears, our collaboration with Shinola has finally come to light. This has been," according to Mat Weisfeld, President of VPI, "a labor of love to create an easy to use high-end audio product with the quality and performance of a VPI and with the style and dedication of a Shinola product." Both companies were driven," Mat added, "by their shared love for an American-made product and opportunity for the American worker."
The Shinola "Runwell" has the platter and motor of a VPI Classic, the tonearm and usability (internal phono) of a VPI Player, and the feel of a true American Made muscle car.
Turntable specifications:
Two-speed belt-driven manual turntable: 33-1/3 and 45 RPM.
Stainless steel precision low-friction tone arm and stand.
300 RPM 24-pole AC synchronous motor.
Pre-mounted moving magnet cartridge.
Solid aluminum top and plate.
Modular phono pre-amplifier.
White oak wood skirt base.
Speed accuracy: >0.3%.
Wow and flutter: >0.1%.
Rumble: >85 db.
Metal feet.
Dimensions: 4.3"H x 18.5"W x 13.5"D;
Weight: Approx. 40 lbs.
Availability: November, 2016.
Price: $2,500
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