An arm to live with for years to come




I need some help from my fanatics and neurotics :-)
I am trying to fully "trick-out" my VPI HW 19 Mk IV
and now have only my tone arm to upgrade. I am torn between
the JMW 9 and 10 and SME IV and V. I just want to get the rig to the point where I can fully concentrate on software--help me I am almost there!

I have the following:
MK IV with latest Aries bearing and platter & Tip-toes
SDS
SAMA on black diamond racing cones
Grado Statement Series Reference
Steel Delrin clamp
John Boo's 2.5" Maple cutting board
AQ PT-9+ (anaconda)
anacondastan

Showing 1 response by dopogue

I'd go with the JMW 10 or 10.5 but with the caveat that they don't handle edge warps with much grace, at least with the Grados (I have a Reference too, the original version).Then I'd ditch the clamp in favor of a Ringmat. This ridiculous-looking thing (which isn't supposed to work well with VPI TTs) really did wonders for my early model TNT. At least see if you can borrow one and try it.

The Walker unit undoubtedly bests the earlier model VPI motor controllers, but I would question whether it beats the SDS, which is the best favor I ever did for my TNT.