These posts are filled with comments against the VPI arms. I have a 10.5i and find it very satisfying. I haven't substituted different arms on MY system, however, I have heard the Phantom and the Dyna, on other systems, and mine takes no back seat to any. Sure, when fiddling with the arm it "feels" tippy and unstable, but when playing a record, it is as solid looking as any arm. When one gets used to it, it is not an issue at all. VPI has their competitor's arms in house and are very familiar with them all. There is no doubt in my mind that VPI knows what they talk about.
Tonearm for an Aries 3
Well I am looking to upgrade my system to an Aries 3 and I need some advise on a tonearm. I have it narrowed down to three different arms.
1. JMW-10.5i w/ Stainless Steel arm tube.
2. Dynavector DV-507MK2
3. Graham Phantom II B-44
When asking VPI about tonearms boards Mike at VPI stated
"They will both have less detail and soundstage than the JMW-10.5i and will cost you a fortune for almost nothing."
Is there any truth to this or is he just pushing their brand.
There are two main cartridges that need to be compatible with which ever arm I go with, the Ortofon Jubilee and the Koetsu Onyx Platinum. I currently have the Jubilee but want to eventually get a Koetsu.
I really like the looks of the Dynavector as well as the engineering behind it. Plus I really hate dealing with a unipivot which I know the Phantom and the JMW are.
Please let me know what you guys think.
Corey
1. JMW-10.5i w/ Stainless Steel arm tube.
2. Dynavector DV-507MK2
3. Graham Phantom II B-44
When asking VPI about tonearms boards Mike at VPI stated
"They will both have less detail and soundstage than the JMW-10.5i and will cost you a fortune for almost nothing."
Is there any truth to this or is he just pushing their brand.
There are two main cartridges that need to be compatible with which ever arm I go with, the Ortofon Jubilee and the Koetsu Onyx Platinum. I currently have the Jubilee but want to eventually get a Koetsu.
I really like the looks of the Dynavector as well as the engineering behind it. Plus I really hate dealing with a unipivot which I know the Phantom and the JMW are.
Please let me know what you guys think.
Corey