Thanks for the input guys. I had read about some issues with the tonearm, this is what I found searching the forums. One of the members e-mailed VPI about the differences between v1/v2
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Below is VPI's response from my email asking them a few questions about some changes made to the version 2 Traveler.
1- The arm was changed to incorporate longer pins on the bearings so when the arm froze in UPS it would not come apart. They do not come apart in your home, even the old ones. Actually as we found out most arm bearings were broken because customers tried to rotate the counterweight instead of the adjustment thumbscrew in the rear!!!
2- The mat was changed because the new one sounds better. It is removable.
3- The logo was moved because of all the complaints of it in the front - we can't please anyone with this one.
4- The price increase is due to the inclusion of a 60 HZ generating power supply for much better sound and speed control. The Traveler now has a small SDS power supply built in.
Number 5 and 6 are my own additional remarks: The paint for the different colors is no longer a gloss finish but more of a matte finish. Number 6, the feet are no longer made of metal but made of rubber. This might make the sound a little warmer and help with vibration. Hope this helps!
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Since the original owner said he had no issues with the table for a year I'm hoping it'll be ok... Still makes me a little nervous, but it's tempting because I've heard it's a better table than the RP3. I'm with Paraneer, any more info would be appreciated. Thanks!
