Systemdek IIX and a vpi scout

the goldring is a good combo with the systemdek. your arm would certainly be as good as a rega rb250, so upgrading arms might be a waste unless you find a great used deal.

Hey Jaybo,
So you feel the Profile arm is equal to a RB250? I was thinking of going the Rega arm route. The Profile on my 'dek is a 'J' arm having a slight curve toward the headshell. Do you know much about this arm and how do you feel it's equal to an RB250?

Thanks,
Jerry

I have a IIX with the curved arm. I replaced it with my RB-250
and found it better, but then bought my Nott Interspace and put the Rega on it. For a period I found myself fighting a broken headshell lead so used the IIX. The Profile arm only suffers from an unstable counterweight mounting arrangement,
causing weak flabby bass. After experimenting with handi-tak, hot glue, lead tape, etc I took a leap of faith and JB-welded the cw stub to the arm. It works beautifully, no more flabby bass and everything else is fine for me. The stub is plastic
and I could not see a way to sub with a metal part. Do this at your own risk...

I have been planning an RB250 arm swap but have recently found many excellent comments concerning the Profile arm that my plans may change. I have been collecting tweaks for the IIX but have been busy tweaking other parts of the system, though I have Herbie's Way Excellent Turntable mat everything else is stock. A Dynavector 10x5 is in use currently with a Karat 17D2 in the wings.

Enjoy!

I have the IIX with the OEM arm. I have tweaked the unit by apply Dynamat to the - plinth, suspension members, motor, motor mount and arm board. The difference can be heard with a stethescope. (I applied a reasonable amount to the suspension parts - didn't want to add too much weight. Additionally I have taken the bottom panel off and removed the foam from the springs and cleaned them and applied talcum to the rubber bushings.
Seems to me the Systemdek IIX is a giant killer. First - the suspension unlike most other units - can be adjusted from above. No need for go from underneath which is very awkward. Additionally it has a heavy glass platter. Most other suspended tables from that error came with metal platters. (Of course all can be changed to acrylic). I use use the Goldring 1012GX (I used to use a Grado - too much hum even with MuMetal applied)
The OEM arm appears to be the same model used in AR turntables like the Legend and EB 101. I too have thought of getting another arm but haven't because I'm not so sure it would be an improvement (when is the last time someone could demo an arm?) However I have heard nothing but good things about the Regas so I'm pretty sure the sound won't degrade and one can be bought used. (I think the mount is different so you will need to make a new arm board or change ithe existing hole if that's possible)