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Maximizing VPI Prime Performance

My good table is a Sota Cosmos VI with SME V and Transfiguration Proteus cartridge. I happen to have a VPI Prime with HW 40 arm on it for my casual listening table. Currently a ZYX 4D is installed. 

The question is what can be done to the Prime to up its game? I have ordered a Waynes Audio periphery clamp as an experiment to see if I can get close to the vacuum system the Sota has. Honestly looks like a bit of a pain in the butt to use. 

I am considering the Symposium Audio Segue Iso shelf, and the inserts for the Prime feet. 

Are there any other upgrades folks have found beneficial for the table? In a way this one will get more use in terms of hours over the Sota, so getting it to be the best it can would be beneficial. 

Cheers
Mister Pig
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billstevenson
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Here is a list of the mods I have made to my Prime:
  • Eagle & Roadrunner - Very worthwhile if you can find them
  • 2nd arm - it’s a mono/stereo thing
  • Dual pivot mod for both arms
  • 3 belts - audible difference
  • CounterIntuitive - facilitates setup
  • Stillpoints LP1 - best of several tried
  • VPI Periphery Ring - worth the aggravation on warped records, but for someone with a vacuum table, forget about it
  • Deer skin platter mat - fuzzy side up, sounds better
  • Litz silver wire - brighter, shimmery sound

I have owned the prime for 3 years and with all those changes am still not totally happy with it. I prefer my SL1200GAE that sits right beside it. HW40 currently on order to replace it.
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