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Tonearm for VPI HW MkIII

Hi, I'm contemplating a step up from my current (very forgettable) tonearm. The choices are between an Origin Live modified RB300, ET2 (although I hear it's a realy pain in the upkeep department) and the JMW arm from VPI. Is the VPI arm really that much better than anything else in that price range? Thanks for the response
sknnyc
sdcampbell
2,136 posts
 
Yes, the VPI JMT tonearm is superb. Arguably one of the 2-3 best pivoted arms made today, and compared to the top-end arms it is a real bargain. If you are looking for a good used tonearm, I have a Sumiko Premier FT-3 that I have been using on my own VPI HW-19 Mk 3, which I have just upgraded to the Mk 4 version. I have replaced the Sumiko with a Rega RB900. If you are interested in my Sumiko, contact me at this E-mail: SDCamp1113@cs.com. Thanks, Scott
toman
5 posts
 
I OWN A VPI-19-MK111 WITH A ET-2 ARM. THE ET-2 IS VERY COMPLEX TO SET UP, BUT ONCE IT IS DONE IT IS AS EASY AS ANY OTHER ARM TO MAINTAIN. I HAVE NOT HEARD ANY OF THE NEWER ARMS . I'VE HAD MY ET-2 FOR SIX YEARS AND HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS TO SPEAK OF. S
slowhand
610 posts
 
I have the VPI JMW Memorial Tonearm on my VPI mk4 turntable and Ilove it. I upgraded from an Audioquest PT6 arm, and it was the most significant upgrade that I have ever made [and I have made a lot of upgrades]. If you get one you will not regret it. It is a beautiful tonearm.
ramstl
342 posts
 
Ditto for the JMW Memorial and at the price of $1200 it is a steal!
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