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VPI 10.5i - Which armwands do I own?

Hi,

I do have 2 different VPI JMW 10.5i armwands.

apart from the different weight- 430 grams and 486 grams (without counter weights)- there are some additional differences which can be seen in the picture shown here:
http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n504/Helpho/Armwand105i.jpg

Pse help me to identify which armwands I have!!

Thanks vm in advance

Helmut
hatro
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stringreen
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You should use the off center rear counterweight to adjust azimuth. When adjusting, the bottom of the weight should be moved to the higher side.
dopogue
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Well sure, Stringreen, but that means every time you adjust VTF you have to RE-adjust azimuth .. and then readjust VTF ... etc. Much simpler to use the azimuth ring in the first place.
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myles_b_astor
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Get the Soundsmith Counter Intuitive. It's the best $50 you can spend on the VPI and makes setting up VTF and VTA a snap instead of pulling one's hair out.
dopogue
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I have one, Myles. Trouble is, I have three arm tubes. Yeah, I know.
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stringreen
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I just changed my cartridge and in doing so, had to adjust that rear counterweight for azimuth alignment. The last time I had to do that was about 7 years ago when I last put in a cartridge. That azimuth ring as I read between the lines is something new...that it can indeed adjust azimuth. In the older aluminum arms,one of which I have,\... the proper way is for rotating the rear counterweight....not a big deal.
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