Tonearm options for VPI tables?


Has anyone used arms other than VPI on their tables? Is it possible? Thanks.
joeyfed55
I have used the following (in chronological order):

Sumiko MMT, Grado, Alphason, SME IV, Syrinx PU3, and for the last 20+ years, the mighty ET2 (with various upgrades)

In every case except two the improvement in SQ was significant.  The Grado was a sideways move from the Sumiko overall.  The ET2 was transformative in my experience; hugely better than the others in the ways that matter to me.  My last tonearm.
Just get the spindle to pivot distance of the arm. If it lands on the tonearm board the arm will fit it just requires drilling a new board the right diameter.
I just installed an Integrity Audio true glider on my HW 40. It absolutely kills the stock arm. I wish I could remove the VPI arm. The Integrity stands on the left side of the TT on the rack. Excellent customer service as well.
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Thanks for responding, I've owned 3 VPIs dating back to 1989 and currently have the Prime Sig w/Fatboy gimbal arm. I think I'm jumping ship as I am not happy with the VTA , azimuth, or anti-skating. I can't get consistent sq with different pressings. Some great and some not so much, especially given my investment! The Kuzma 4point is calling me...
do you listen to mono as well as stereo?

are you able to add a second arm on your table?

I learned here about the improved sound of dedicated mono cartridge, and then got help putting a two arm TT together. I often go back and forth stereo/mono/stereo in a listening session, instantly, effortlessly, simply select which arm’s input.

Advantage is both arm/cartridges all aligned, balanced, anti-skate fully ready to go. Also, your main arm can be rigid, not a removable headshell if you want. You might also be able to fit a longer arm.

I wish I had done this many years ago. Actually, I am thinking about a 3rd arm, 1: mono, 2: MM for older less magnificent LP’s (replaceable stylus), thus reducing hours on 3: main MC on main arm.

If I ever get tempted to spend a lot of money for a MC cartridge, the alternate MM will be even more important, that can be done with a second arm, and if it has a removable headshell, switch to a mono headshell and re-adjust tracking force and anti-skate. I'll continue to do that until I decide on the 3rd arm.