I just installed an Integrity Audio true glider on my HW 40. It absolutely kills the stock arm. I wish I could remove the VPI arm. The Integrity stands on the left side of the TT on the rack. Excellent customer service as well.
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Thanks for responding, I've owned 3 VPIs dating back to 1989 and currently have the Prime Sig w/Fatboy gimbal arm. I think I'm jumping ship as I am not happy with the VTA , azimuth, or anti-skating. I can't get consistent sq with different pressings. Some great and some not so much, especially given my investment! The Kuzma 4point is calling me... |
do you listen to mono as well as stereo? are you able to add a second arm on your table? I learned here about the improved sound of dedicated mono cartridge, and then got help putting a two arm TT together. I often go back and forth stereo/mono/stereo in a listening session, instantly, effortlessly, simply select which arm’s input. Advantage is both arm/cartridges all aligned, balanced, anti-skate fully ready to go. Also, your main arm can be rigid, not a removable headshell if you want. You might also be able to fit a longer arm. I wish I had done this many years ago. Actually, I am thinking about a 3rd arm, 1: mono, 2: MM for older less magnificent LP’s (replaceable stylus), thus reducing hours on 3: main MC on main arm. If I ever get tempted to spend a lot of money for a MC cartridge, the alternate MM will be even more important, that can be done with a second arm, and if it has a removable headshell, switch to a mono headshell and re-adjust tracking force and anti-skate. I'll continue to do that until I decide on the 3rd arm. |
Dear @joeyfed55 : In the next post I see that you recommended the Fatboy: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/recommendations-for-a-tonearm-upgrade-on-a-vpi-classic-4-turn... If you have some trouble about my advice is to put in direct contact with VPI ( by phone. ) and explain all the problems you are experienced, maybe they can help you to fix it due that as you said was a high $$$ investment. In the other side yes that Kuzma is very good design. Regards and enjoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS, R. |
Questions for @cleed and @frogman. Cleed, have you ever heard of Harry selling a blank (armless) Classic or are you referring more to the other tables in the line? Frogman, what table did you have the ET on? I had one on a Sota for years. Not that best matchup I have been told but I enjoyed the hell out of it. It finally got to the point where repairs were way more than I could justify but I was sure reluctant to go back to the world of pivots. Looking back I realize that the solid deck Classic would make a near perfect foundation for nice new ET. |
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