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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
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!
dacostab
84 posts
 
Ramstl: where do you buy the arm for $1200, apart from used ?
sknnyc OP
51 posts
 
Now that the JMW is going through an upgrade (to version 10.5), it is being heavily discounted. I saw a couple of advertisers selling it new for $1299 or thereabouts. Hope this helps.
ramstl
342 posts
 
That is the suggested retail price, $1,299.99. You can buy it for that price at any authorized dealer, usually less. If you don't have one in the area try Audio Classics in Vestal, NY. The great thing about the JWM Memorial 10 and 12 is that they can now be upgraded to 10.5 and 12.5 status.
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