Recommendations for a tonearm upgrade on a VPI Classic 4 turntable


Greetings Everyone,

I have a VPI Classic 4 turntable that I bought with the 12 inch JMW 3D tonearm. My cartridge is a Dynavector XV-1S. This is the first unipivot tonearm I have owned, and after a year I have decided that I really don't like it.  I am considering upgrading to the 12 inch VPI Fatboy gimbaled and would love to hear your opinions on that tonearm, or others that you think I should consider.

Thanks!
TMQ
qchorn

Showing 1 response by melm

You have a very good arm; I have the same and I'd be interested to know what it is that you do not like.  But can't argue with you if you have the money to spend.  IIWY though I might look at the Kuzma, a design that has proven itself over the years.

BUT, before you do that you might, if you haven't already, try the VPI dual pivot.  A bit of a contraption, but it does improve the arm in a couple of ways.  Even better with the ruby ball point.