VPI turntable repairs

Johnbrown: If you will read my reply I tell what turntable it is and the problems I am having whit repaires

Tonydec: I live in Lewiston, Idaho ....About 250 miles from Boise or about 350 from Seattle......I like the piano repair person idea.....Maybe I'll look into that....Maybe I'll go to church this sunday and pray for it......

OK, Then here's what I gather, to sum it all up from what Will says...

It is an original Aries 1 Table. As far as I know, this Table had an all Black Acrylic Base. From what I'm assuming here,I then take it that VPI no longer manufactures any parts for this Table either, such as an entire new Plinth? Correct? In this scenario, I can then understand why VPI is at a loss of what to do?

So, with that being said, what Plinths does VPI have in stock? There's nothing at all unusual to VPI about thier own JMW 10.5 Arm, which is still a production item. Nor, I'm sure there's nothing odd-unusual about the Aries Platter to them either.

So I ask this then, and these questions should be asked when speaking to Mike, or Harry at VPI? What Plinths could possibly then be used as swap out item, saving the JMW Arm, the Aries Platter, and the Aries Motor?

Could an Aries 3 Plinth be used, and all the other Parts "plopped on board", and be compatible? Would the Aries 1 Motor fit the cutout of an Aries 3, or Scoutmaster Plinth-Base?

What about a TNT Plinth, if VPI still has these in stock?

I'm sure such parts such as a entirely new Aries 3 Plinth isn't going to be cheap, but these are perhaps options I would persue, there would be nothing at all wrong in my eyes having a a "Custom" Aries 3 Plith, with Aries 1 Platter, as the Aries 1 Platter is no doubt better than what comes on the Aries 3 currently. The Aries 1 Platter would almost be like having a Super Platter, and as well, the Super Platter could as well be an option.

If something like this could be done, and the prices are sort of high, perhaps this is something you yourself could work out with the seller, and what claims could possibly be collected from the Shipper, then you pay the difference in price for essentially a brand new Table? Keep in mind if another Plinth-Base Can be used, that you may need new, compatible Footers as well.

In this scenario with brand new current model Plinth, you may as well ask to recieve the old, damaged Aries 1 Plinth back from VPI, and could possibly sell such parts here on Agon to help offset some of the cost for these new parts?

Just some thoughts I had, I hope these ideas help you and the seller come to a very satisfactory-happy ending. Mark

If we are only dealing with scratches on the plinth, this is mostly cosmetic and might be resolved like Markd51 has suggested, with another and much improved plinth. Built using your own specification or even with help using info from the net and here. With improved materials, looking and much improved then original. I would also look into if you feel like keeping the original plinth with contacting a plastic and acrylic store to see if they have a solution to this. I for one would keep the Aries and work towards an improved version.

In all fairness to Sheila,she has contacted me about repairing my turntable.....I cannot ask for anymore.....I will not respond to further e-mails reguarding this item or or its repair.....Will