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Sold my ET2....now what?

OK here are the details. I have a VPI TNT 6 which I recently sold my ET2 tonearm from. I was attempting to simplify things and was going to put on an upgraded Rega RB250 ARM.
Much to my suprise there are a multitude of arms out there including the new Jelco offerings which look pretty goood as well but seem a bit heavy.
Also my dealer can give me a smokin deal on the various VPI arms available (thank you!).
Now I'm not sure which way to turn. Obviously the Rega is the least expensive with the Jelco next, then the VPI.
Also a gentleman enthused about an Audiocraft arm which looked promising. So now I'm really confused.
The associated cart. is a Sumiko Celebration
HELP!!!
alun
schipo
1,267 posts
 
Go with one of the smokin good deals on one of the VPI arms available that your dealer is giving you. Then set it with a good cartridge and let it be. You have an excellent table that needs a good mate.
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chashas1
596 posts
 
Agreed. What with all the ballyhoo over the ET2 when it first came out, I was thrilled with everything I had after that. Do it and don't look back.
alun OP
181 posts
 
Oh the arm is gone already, I'm just looking for its replacement. With so many geometries and design principles it can become overwhelming.
Something about the simplicity of a Rega always appeals to me though.
Schipo, as good a deal as I can get on the VPI arms, they are still much more expensive than the venerable RB300 or RB250. I understand the table will be excellent but I don't buy as much vinyl now because of the spiraling costs! As much as I love those big beautiful gatefolds, its tough to stick them in the cd player in my car ;-). If only they'd drop the CD in with each copy!
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