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Hadcock on VPI Aries?

Any thoughts on whether the Hadcock arms would mate well with a VPI Aries tables? Or am I better off sticking with JMW arms? If the Hadcock arms would be a good match, is there any preference between the 228 and 242 arms?

Many thanks.
dullgrin

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audiofeil
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>>The Hadcock needs a high compliance cartridge to do its magic. Most MC's are low or medium compliance.<<

That is categorically untrue and a popular misconception regarding Hadcock tonearms. The effective tonearm masses of the 242 and 228 are 11.4 grams and 9.1 grams respectively. These tonearms work extremely well with virtually any cartridge. I am currently using both a Zyx Airy 3 and a Music Maker 3 in a 242. Both track flawlessly and sound superb.
Thank you.

Disclaimer for all concerned- I sell Hadcock tonearms.

Bill Feil
AudioFeil International
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