Vitamix Ascent A2300 BlenderStart Your Adventure If you haven't yet purchased a Vitamix blender, the Vitamix Ascent A2300 Blender is the one you've been waiting for. This blender has a powerful 2. 2 HP motor and laser cut, hardened stainless steel blades. Together, they can blend any of your favorite ingredients, even hard nuts and frozen fruit. The A2300 has a center dial which is surrounded by large, easy to read numbers. To the left and right of the knob are on off and Pulse