How to choose an upgraded tonearm.

Than you Pindac for your interest and the link you have PMed. Some folks here, like you , have progressed father into this field than I’m ever likely to. Be that as it may, it’s a complicated hobby to enjoy, but not yet an avocation.. I’ll never reach the skill or knowledge level of some of the respondents here, but there’s no reason to have to. It is a joy though to be able to appreciate the knowledge you all so graciously share. Like equipment reviews their shared knowledge gets over my head at times, but no matter, I sort it out best I can to make better informed decisions.

Mike, check out my current thread on Fatboys, Thanks. No new turntables for me though, unless they are presents or I win the lottery. You and your compatriots have already done more than enough on the new purchase front. convincing me to purchase a Lyra Kleos, and now maybe a new tonearm. You’ll not squeeze a new turntable out of me. Take it easy,

Mike

Mijo, I apologize for being pedantic, but you wrote, "Yes, he is increasing the VTA when he does that but that is not what is causing the wow. Thanx for watching the video. I think you agree that it is an excellent primer."

I do agree the video is instructive. Not flawless from a science point of view, but useful nevertheless. But when you increase VTA such that the headshell is no longer parallel to the LP surface, especially by the extent that he does in the video, you do increase warp wow for only that reason, even if the pivot point does lie in the plane of the LP surface.  Think about it.  It's just worse if also the pivot point is high.

Raul, you’re no doubt absolutely correct that a new platform may be the best way to go and would facilitate purchasing a higher quality or more economical tonearm to go with the Lyra Kleos. But you and Mijostyn are in the big leagues with this kind of thing and aren’t phased by dealing with things like that, whereas I’m only in the minor leagues. As such, I think I’ve a greater chance of achieving some success within my capabilities, by following the KISS (Keep It Simple Stupid) model by way of a possible simple VPI Fatboy retrofit on the existing platform.

Mike

@skyscraper 

I think you are choosing a wise course. Gather deep experience before attempting something really complex. 

Ghdprentice, thanks. I’d rather not risk the system I have now in any way by overreaching. It’s a miracle to have relatively high quality stereo equipment in the first place, even if it’s only at the low end of the high end, So I’m counting my blessings and playing it safe Either old age and/or common sense are kicking in, Never been to either of those places before to know,

Mike