VPI 3D tonearm

Some companies do offer in-home trial periods. Reno HiFi does with Pass Labs electronics. No rental fee, just shipping costs. Some dealerships offer home trials on speakers for a fee. My friend is doing this now for an expensive, massive speaker system. I think this is a direction some companies will go as local dealerships dwindle in number. It does offer a high degree of confidence in the purchase decision when one can audition a component in his own system over a period of time.

It's interesting that VPI would offer this instead of or, in addition to, their dealer network. I like the idea of touring demo units. I would like to try one of the ultrasonic LP cleaners and compare it to the machine I have. All sorts of possibilities.

..as for MY 3Darm.... it sits atop my turntable, however, I'm unable to set it up because I need a 200 gm counterweight. Mat promised it to me a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't received it yet. I have my Fozgometer, Mint protractor, etc. at hand. The table is absolutely level and ready to go......c'mon Mat....

I hear you and feel for you Stringreen. VPI generates all this goodwill in their attempt to help out and support previous and current product offerings, only to leave the customer discouraged because of poor follow through and/or execution.

If I had a nickel for every false delivery promise made by VPI, I could afford to try out the new 3D arm. If I was to give VPI a constructive suggestion, don’t promise what you can’t deliver.

Still almost no commentary on the quality offered by the VPI 3D. Sad! I'm really intrigued.

I've written on a new post about the sound of this arm....MUCH better than the 10.5, however, do not get it until the new rear counterweight is released to the public....about a month.