Clearaudio vs VPI

[jbaudio68]

Originally Posted by greekgod

I will let you judge for yourself since everyone's ears are different. File A is the older metal arm and file B is the 3D arm. VPI

glad I asked... Let me get to an appropriate source.

[greekgod]

Originally Posted by jbaudio68

glad I asked... Let me get to an appropriate source.

I have also heard both arms in real life but not in a direct A/B comparison. I always found that the older arm didn't keep me engaged while the newer 3D arm kept me in my seat for long periods of time. To my ears, the newer one has a smoother sound that gets rid of the slight fatigue I got from their older arm. Of course, they were in different systems so there were many other variables as well but the digital files seem to capture the difference I heard. At the end of the day, the only appropriate source is your own ears.

[jbaudio68]

Originally Posted by greekgod

I will let you judge for yourself since everyone's ears are different. File A is the older metal arm and file B is the 3D arm. VPI

So I liked file B-- even through my laptop with headphones. I'm ready for the 3D. Is there a market for the JMW 10.5?

[greekgod]

Originally Posted by jbaudio68

So I liked file B-- even through my laptop with headphones. I'm ready for the 3D. Is there a market for the JMW 10.5?

Can you mount two arms on your turntable? Why not have both arms?

[jbaudio68]

Originally Posted by greekgod

Can you mount two arms on your turntable? Why not have both arms?

(maybe--dunno). I have a Classic3 but have no interest (at this time) in having two tonearms.

[greekgod]

Not sure if there is a market for the JMW 10.5 with the popularity of the 3D arm. If you end up taking too much of a loss in upgrading then it might not be worth it.

[jbaudio68]

Originally Posted by greekgod

Not sure if there is a market for the JMW 10.5 with the popularity of the 3D arm. If you end up taking too much of a loss in upgrading then it might not be worth it.

You may be right (tough call). Thanks for your input.

[advanced101]

Sold my old 10.5i signature with valhalla wiring for $500 in 1 day about 3 months ago. There are people that prefer the metal arms or looking for a cheap way to add a 2nd cart.

[jbaudio68]

Originally Posted by advanced101

Sold my old 10.5i signature with valhalla wiring for $500 in 1 day about 3 months ago. There are people that prefer the metal arms or looking for a cheap way to add a 2nd cart.

Advanced 101-- good to know and many thanks!

[dolsey01]

That has been the going rate these days. I also sold one, standard Discovery wiring for around that price.