Has Anyone Removed & Replaced the VPI Arm

That was my thought exactly, however, if you go to the VPI website, they are offering that particular upgrade. ( they mension it in big type right on their home page) When I talked to them, they said it was a very easy swap, and that the table didnt have to be redrilled. They did say, that 2 small holes had to be drilled for little screws, and they said it was very easy to do.

Interesting, but without a bolt on the bottom to hold the arm tightly to the turntable itself, how does one remove the arm? Thanks

Bravo!!!! Thanks

..you mean aside from depleting the bank account? When I get the new one in, I'll tell you what differences I hear. ..and here's a hint. If you where glasses, remove them while listening. You will hear greater depth, air, etc. This doesn't apply if you wear contact lenses.

Hi Chazzbo.. From what I get from your post, you say that the heavy platter will give me more bang for the buck than will a longer arm. My Superscoutmaster has the heavy platter, the new feet, the SDS, a Gingko dust cover which makes it look like a museum piece, balanced (xlr) outputs for my Ayre K1xe preamp, a Benz Ebony H cartridge soon to be upgraded to the Benz LP, and tomorrow, the UPS man is going to deliver a Gingko cloud for resonance control. I'll post if I hear an improvement when that gets set up.

I ordered the 10.5i replacement for my 9incher about 3 weeks ago. I expect the exchange kit any day now..they said 3-4 weeks. Acturally, when I ordered the turntable, they said the same, but it was more like 7 or 8 weeks. I'll post as soon as I get it and set it up.