VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D

Look at the S2P distance on their current models? On my Classic 3, there is a difference when measuring with my Fieckert to what VPI recommends by 2mm. Why in the hell can’t VPI get their own, in-house made, products to scale out as to their own specs?

When I asked Mat about this, his response was, if it’s in a 2-3 mm range, all is OK.

NOT WITH ME!

bdp24, I'm not being harsh, I'm being real. Thanks for your input!

IMO, their breakthrough product in terms of TTs will always be the HW-19 series.

I could care less if VPI sent me a shirt.

Cole to you slaw.....you're just jealous...

I don't know if this is so...I read it somewhere that VPI doesn't use Baerwald or Stevenson dimensions for their stylus to pivot measurements.  I personally use a Mint Protractor (not sure what he uses either) ....I would use the Fieckert gizmo if I were you.

also....slaw.....   I am well acquainted with the ceramic platter.   There is one right on my turntable as I write.   I compared the ceramic with the regular metal one.....absolutely no difference at all with the sound....but I like the ceramic one because it doesn't show fingerprints at all.  It is not in production because it was more expensive to make, but not an upgrade in sound.   It really is only a Classic platter with a spray covering....not a completely ceramic platter.

@stringreen it doesn’t matter what alignment you are using if you have mounted the arm at anything other than the P2S it was designed for you will not be able to align it (or not for all cartridges given possible play in the cartridge mounting slots). Desired accuracy for P2S is at least +/- 0.1mm and is easily achievable by anyone taking care in mounting an arm. It amazes me to hear a tonearm manufacturer tolerating tolerances this sloppy