VPI 3D tonearm

For the record, Bifwynne's system is much better than mine and I am happy for him. More power to him if he spends more on audio gear than I do. It's not my business. I'm sure he is happy with his system and enjoys it very much. I know I would enjoy it.

Judy-

Why do you talk down to members here. Bifwynne asked a simple question that I would like to know the answer to as well. I'm sure stringreen will be happy to answer and tell us how the 3D arm is when he gets it up and running. Afterall, this is a forum to share our thoughts about audio products. I posted my system on virtual for everyone to see and my system is junk compared to many people here. Guess what, I don't care. I still enjoy what I can afford. There is no need to be an elitist and call people out on what they own. I'm sure everyone here wished they had $500,000 systems in a $500,000 dedicated anechoic chamber. For all I know, Somebody here actually might, LOL. I guess my point is that we all make due with what we have and use these forums as a means for friendly comparisons and evaluations of specific products. There is no need for bashing someone elses system.

Bifwynne

No problem at all. We have had some discussions in the past and you were always courteous and helpful to me. Like yourself, I am just interested in hearing peoples thoughts and opinions on the VPI 3D arm, which is the original topic of this thread.

I am using a stock classic 1 with the JMW 10.5 classic arm. I did speak to mike @vpi and they were contemplating making a few units for home trail purposes. You had to pay about half of the cost of the new arm up front and get a 2 week trail period for the 3D arm. If you decided it wasn't to your liking, you can ship it back and get a refund less $250.00.

So basically, a $250.00 rental fee for a 2 week in home trail. If you did decide to purchase, you pay the remaining balance and VPI would ship you a brand new production arm upon return of the rental unit.

I wish more audio companies would offer a type of trail period like this. I may try this myself if the offer is still open. I discussed this with VPI when the arm was first announced. It might be worthwhile to call VPI directly and ask them about this. I'm not certain if they will still do this or not. My conversation with them was a few months ago.