THE ARIES 2 IS THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR NEAR-TNT PERFORMANCE IN A MODERATE SIZED PACKAGE WITH A BEAUTIFUL PIANO BLACK FINISH

The 1.75"-thick platter is comprised of clear or black acrylic and incorporates an inverted bearing similar to that used in the HR-X. The bearing shaft is 60 Rockwell hardness, ground and polished, and the platter rotates on a Teflon/Delrin composit thrust plate for ultra low noise.

The solid black aluminum motor assembly is almost 10 pounds and contains a low noise 300-RPM synchronous motor with Delrin motor pulley. This is a very low noise system as the fundamental resonance of the motor is at 5 Hertz. Well below the ability of a cartridge to pick it up.

For improved stability and damping, the Aries' chassis is made from two-inch thick MDF with a 10-gauge steel plate bonded to its underside. Three layers of polished black polyester provide a durable, attractive finish. The plinth is supported by four aluminum tiptoes, the bottoms of which are composed of hardened steel balls. The Aries 2 tiptoes no longer incorporate the Neoprene rubber suspension previously used in the Aries. They are adjustable for leveling.

The Aries circular armboard is 1" thick black acrylic and mates well sonically with the MDF chassis.

The Aries 2 is available in three models:

1. The standard Aries 2 - $2190.00 MSRP.

2. Aries 2 Extended, which utilizes a wider plinth capable of accommodating the JMW-12/12.5 tonearm and no armboard for Hot Rod like mounting - $2490.00 MSRP

3. Aries 2 Black Knight, which is a standard Aries 2 packaged with the JMW-9 tonearm, black platter, and priced at $2690 MSRP complete.

The Aries 2 can be taken to the next level by adding VPI's Synchronous Drive System.