VPI Turntable repair

And VPI didn't offer ANY  solution?

Even if it's an older, most companies advise what are possible/practicle options. No mention of them having an arm available?

VPI is typically great with support.

Great excuse to now move up the turntable food chain.

Is it factory defective or was it broken?  I’m sure the gimbal arm they make would work. I would try to work a deal with them as what you stated does not sound like the VPI that I dealt with for many years. You can contact Mat Weisfeld on Facebook as he posts there many times a week. He is a good guy and I’m sure he will help you. 

I should be able to fix the tonearm and I know what the common problem is. Just give me a call and send a few pictures.