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Aries 1 JWM 10 Tonearm replacement or upgrades?

I have an original JWM 10 arm with the threaded counterweight on my Aries 1 turntable. Is there a suitable drop-in upgrade tonearm available or is there a set of upgrades I can do to maximize the existing arm as best bang for the buck? It has the original Discovery tonearm wire as came from the factory also.

Thanks for your input!

Have a great weekend!

billandsol
ekimg
73 posts
 
Stringreen...I am interested in getting some bearpaws for my Prime. There are many to choose from?  What model do you recommend?

OP....talk with VPI. They sold me a second 3D arm at a reduced price as it was a demo in their workshop and I agree get the second pivot. 
brf
1,699 posts
 
FYI, the new JMW 3D printed tonearm is not a drop in replacement for the original JMW 10 tonearm as the new 3D is 10.5 inches whereas the the original JMW is 10 inches.  You will need to purchase a new VTA tower if you plan to upgrade the arm.  The Aries 1is a very nice table.
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stringreen
5,112 posts
 
ekimg.....here's a link 

http://edensoundaudio.com/shop/category/terrastone-platforms/

Call him up (nice guy) and tell him your table and he'll make the correct attachment.   On the site look at "products"
tzh21y
1,377 posts
 
The early Aries are very good
melm
309 posts
 
As I did with my 12" arm, you can probably purchase just the 3D arm tube but you will also need a new lower bearing pivot point.  The old VTA tower can be adjusted, pivoted on its base, to accommodate a slightly longer arm if that is necessary.  The factory can probably advise on this, Also ask at the VPI forum.
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