VPI Classic 1 tone arm swap help needed

@stereo5  Not worth the effort, my biggest issue is with the wire going up from arm and catching some kind of static that I'm struggling with and I need signal cables going down not up 

@antinn 

I'm aware of all of the issues you are pointing out.  Tri-Planar Precision Tonearm would be the easiest swap but I like challange and iv .vi would be my first choice to struggle fit in  or maybe SME V. According to VPI it can be fitted to my table.

I need to find the info of actual demotions of the sme arm. I need dimension from the bottom to the centerline of the arm.

"now I see you like things so complicated that brain hurts just imagining how that thing works not to mention how to set it up :) me opposite straight lines and less is more ideology..... that's why in trying to muscle in SME IV.vi or better V .... how bad it can be?? "

I get it. I like my Classic  for the traditional looks, and based on 14 years of trouble free use.

As mentioned, you could just get a VPI gimbal as a drop in.

I don't know how much of an SQ "improvement" it is? I'm thinking-meh.

I would reach out you VPI. They might  provide insight on armboard and other info needed to perform a swap?

Off topic, I too am a roadie. Overdue for the retirement rig.

Current one was purchased in 2010 and I'm not yet enjoying wireless shifting and disc  brakes. Anything I want is gonna be over $10K+!!

@tablejockey 

well I'm building "forever" TT.... at least that is what I think for now... I said that before...

es I was about to speak with VPI tech department but I got that idea Friday at 4PM Central they were already closed they are Eastern time zone, however that is the first thing ill do Monday morning.

I’m guessing whatever design chosen, if you can manage to fit something AND keep the original dustcover- that’s a win.

SME is another one of the "can’t go wrong" choices.

Also guessing a 12" could be fitted with some custom AB? Imagination seems to be the only limit for DIY projects.