VPI 10.5i - Which armwands do I own?

thank you vm for your responses

@Stringreen

yes, they are both wired with Valhalla.
I think you are right concerning the stainless steel arm wand; however, the materials used for both arms do not look different at all.
I still do have a vdH Frog, a Benz Micro Wood S L and a Ortofon Cadenza Bronze; started to check which I like most on the arm. At the mom I like the Cadenza on the heavy armwand most.

@Jr_w

the azimuth ring and the upper bearing housing are one piece;
no set screws.

@Bifwynne

thanks, I will contact VPI

Helmut

Hi,

I did ask VPI about it and here is their answer:

You have two 10.5i tonearms from different vintages and thoughts on manufacturing. The fixed azimuth was done because in theory the less moving parts the better but then customers demanded the old rotating azimuth so we went back.

Other than that both armtubes are made from the same materials and assembly methods. The weight differences are partially caused by the fixed vs. movable ring and the normal differences in material thickness.

Thanks,

Helmut