I have a Superscout rim drive, with a 10.5i arm which I really like. The goal is mounting and adjusting an arm to bring your cartridge to its full potential. I like my VPI arm. I don't really know if the limiting factor in my system is the arm, however, I have heard many, many systems, all of which do not sound better than mine to these ears. I suggest a better cartridge. Any time I install a better one, the system sounds better. I could clearly hear the difference between my Benz LP and my Dyna XVS. If the arm was a limiting factor, the differences would not be so clear. The VPI arms have no big hole to drill and mount, but are attached to the turntable with small wood screws. If a new arm is in your future, make sure it fits somewhere on the turntable...without regard to an existing large hole to cover. I mounted my 10.5i after removing a VPI 9 inch Valhalla wired arm. It was a very easy installation.
VPI Scout question
Just out of curiosity. Does a NON VPI JMW arm fit on VPI Scout turntable. I own a VPI scout and a Lyra Dorian cart. But I hear different thing about the VPI JMW tonearms. Some people say it is a good arm say say it is not.
I know there are some people out there that use Trans-Fi Terminator tone arm but I'm not sure about that solution since an air bearing arm has it's own problems. The air compressor among others.
So what arms would fit in a VPI scout that would be an improvement over the standard arm. Yes I know that is subjective but still I would like to know. Also I'm not looking for the mega $$ arms. I know there are some very well made arms out there but it should be balanced. Also I like Lyra carts so the arm should work well with Lyra.
So does anyone have a suggestion as to what arm works well with a VPI scout, doesn't break the bank and can handle a Lyra cart.
I know there are some people out there that use Trans-Fi Terminator tone arm but I'm not sure about that solution since an air bearing arm has it's own problems. The air compressor among others.
So what arms would fit in a VPI scout that would be an improvement over the standard arm. Yes I know that is subjective but still I would like to know. Also I'm not looking for the mega $$ arms. I know there are some very well made arms out there but it should be balanced. Also I like Lyra carts so the arm should work well with Lyra.
So does anyone have a suggestion as to what arm works well with a VPI scout, doesn't break the bank and can handle a Lyra cart.