Dodgealum, I talked to both Matt and Harry Weisfeld about that point during the show. They both said that the arm's mass is adjustable. The factory can insert a steel rod into the arm to increase its mass so it can be used with low compliance cartridges such as the Miyajima Zero Mono or my NOS Fidelity Research FR1 Mk. 3F. I assume they use an austenitic steel; I didn't think to ask. The rod can be removed later if you change cartridges. Matt said it's not really something they want owners doing, so the arm would have to go back to VPI.
VPI new stuff...
I really like the look of the new Prime table. The return of the separate motor and the inclusion of the 3D tonearm make this an attractive product and given its some what reasonable price by today's standards it appears to be a no brainer.
The new VPI integrated amp with phono stage included @ 4 grand might also be considered a bargain. With its super clean design and the fact that it's made in America make this unit something worth taken a serious look at.
All in all it appears Matt is on the right track.
The new VPI integrated amp with phono stage included @ 4 grand might also be considered a bargain. With its super clean design and the fact that it's made in America make this unit something worth taken a serious look at.
All in all it appears Matt is on the right track.