VPI is now using gimbaled tonearms along with their unipivot arms. They have been using the gimbaled arms on their lower priced turntables up to and including their Classic model. My question is: which arm is better. Some people swear by the Unipivots, others swear at them.
Good question Mr. M. I had the same question. Looking forward to an answer. I own a tricked-out Classic 2.5 (basic Classic plinth, with Classic 3 uni-pivot tonearm and base). I suspect that the pluses and minuses between the 2 arms offset each other.
No simple answer other than to research the cartridge in question. Cartridges perform best when mated with a suitable tonearm whether it be effective mass or bearing design. Some high compliance cartridges perform best in robust arms with fixed bearings.
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