Vitamix Ascent A2500 BlenderStart Your Adventure The Vitamix Ascent A2500 Blender is the blender you've been waiting for. The front of this blender features a center dial with large, clearly visible numbers around it and on off and pulse toggle switches on either side. Above the dial, there is also a digital display which shows how long you've been blending no need for a separate timer or for guesswork in your blending. The powerful 2. 2 horsepower motor and laser cut, hardened