Thanks Edwyun for pointing out the tonearm issues with the V1 Traveler. I have heard/read about this too. The tonearm on the early batches of the V1 had design flaws that literally made them come apart at their gimbals. The problem was corrected by VPI with later production of the V1.
The problem I see is that the V1 was only out for maybe a year and then replaced by the V2. In this short period of time, how would one know if their V1 table has the updated arm or the flawed one?
Any VPI Traveler experts that can comment on this? Can you tell by a range of serial numbers? Are there visual clues that a potential V1 buyer can use when inspecting the unit? To further confound the matter, I understand that overall the V1 is a better table than the V2; if you get one with the right arm. I am sure the OP as well as other potential V1 buyers would appreciate additional information on this arm issue. Thanks.
The problem I see is that the V1 was only out for maybe a year and then replaced by the V2. In this short period of time, how would one know if their V1 table has the updated arm or the flawed one?
Any VPI Traveler experts that can comment on this? Can you tell by a range of serial numbers? Are there visual clues that a potential V1 buyer can use when inspecting the unit? To further confound the matter, I understand that overall the V1 is a better table than the V2; if you get one with the right arm. I am sure the OP as well as other potential V1 buyers would appreciate additional information on this arm issue. Thanks.