Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm

Why do you suggest that “something happened” to the Viv with CF arm wand? So far as I know, it’s still available, CF being an option vs the standard metal wand.

Because I don’t see the CB on their website so I assumed discontinued:

http://www.vivaudiolab.com/Rigid_Float.html

Like VPI, generally seems that when both are offered, Carbon fiber tonearms performs better than aluminum/metal.  So I was wondering which ViV tonearm was better - the HA or CB?

DS Exports may no longer be involved.

Here in the US, it’s Mike Fajen @ Sierra Sound: 

For me, CF does not necessarily outperform stainless or aluminum or some other metal for use as an arm wand. I’d have to hear both versions. In general I have not been fond of CF in audio, except as headshell material. I do not care for the few CF tonearms I’ve heard, e.g., the Well Tempered.

@boothroyd 

thanks for the Sierra lead.  I’ll reach out to ask sonic difference between the HA and CB.  I haven’t found comparisons online yet.