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Aries 1 JWM 10 Tonearm replacement or upgrades?

I have an original JWM 10 arm with the threaded counterweight on my Aries 1 turntable. Is there a suitable drop-in upgrade tonearm available or is there a set of upgrades I can do to maximize the existing arm as best bang for the buck? It has the original Discovery tonearm wire as came from the factory also.

Thanks for your input!

Have a great weekend!

billandsol
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stringreen
6,472 posts
 
Discovery wire is fine.....if you can work a 3D printed arm - especially with the 2nd pivot (150 dollars).....it can really improve.  Also, replace the standard feet with Bearpaws.....(large brass cones) for an additional improvement....that should keep you busy.....
markpao
519 posts
 
I have the same setup, I wouldn't trade it for anything. VTA much easier than the newer versions too. Let me know if you do change it out, I would be interested in your JMW10.
bpoletti
1,553 posts
 
Original Aries is one of the best tables VPI ever produced.  Especially the "Extended' model with the JMW-12 arm.  Like  @stringreen suggests....  Get a current model 3D printed arm.  Call VPI to make sure it will work without any modification to the base and enjoy.
ekimg
78 posts
 
Stringreen...I am interested in getting some bearpaws for my Prime. There are many to choose from?  What model do you recommend?

OP....talk with VPI. They sold me a second 3D arm at a reduced price as it was a demo in their workshop and I agree get the second pivot. 
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