VPI 3D tonearm

Ahoy Captain.... right now, the entire arm is gone, awaiting the 3D. I imagine the tower will be (at least) similar to the 10.5 but for cosmetic changes. The tower works so well, I can't see VPI changing it for something else. The real pain in the neck is the anti-skate. If you use it, the arm tube is not readily changed since the whole arm has to be adjusted again. I haven't been using it on the 10.5i, and Harry is not a proponent of anti-skate, but I would like to have all options available. I understand the anti-skate gizmo is included with the 3D...we'll see.

Waiting on the review

I just got an E-mail from VPI....it will be 3 weeks or so before they can ship my arm.....YUK

>>No.....we're saying that 3D printing of a tonearm.....using the resin that is required for a 3D printer (regardless of its suitability or acoustic properties).....is a cynical exercise in marketing hype.<<

Well if that's the worst you can say about the arm, then that's pretty good.

Halcro,

Could you explain why this is a 'cynical exercise in marketing hype'?
It appears to be taking advantage of the cutting edge engineering technology that's available.
Unless you know something you haven't disclosed the only thing cynical appears to be your post.

With all due respect,