VPIJMW 12.6 TonearmusedVPI JMW 12.6 Tonearm 12" tonearm With Valhalla Wiring upgradeUp for sale is a fantastic VPI JMW memorial 12.6 tonearm with nordost valhalla wiring upgrade and VPI antiskate attachment. I've had this tonearm for about 5 years attached to a VPI HW-19 mk-iv tu...1200.00

VPI JMW 12.6 Tonearm 12" tonearm With Valhalla Wiring upgrade

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Condition
8/10
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Ships fromRedmond, WA, 98052
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensionsunspecified
Shipping carriersUSPS or UPS
Shipping cost$30.00
Original accessoriesManual
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Up for sale is a fantastic VPI JMW memorial 12.6 tonearm with nordost valhalla wiring upgrade and VPI antiskate attachment. I've had this tonearm for about 5 years attached to a VPI HW-19 mk-iv turntable with a Lyra Delos cartridge. The results were a wonderfully neutral presentation, inky black noise floor, and wide, deep soundstage. I've heard both the 12.5 (without valhala wiring) and 12.7 (with the valhalla upgrade) and the 12.6 bested both. The 12.5 with standard wiring was simply less resolving, with higher noise floor. The 12.7 sounded dark and muddied in the top end. I attributed this to the reservoir for damping fluid that comes with the 12.7, something that some deem necessary in overly bright systems.

I'm marking condition at 8/10 due to a couple of wear marks on the mounting holes and for the scratches on the bottom tonearm plate (which you don't see when the tonearm is assembled). Please see pictures for a detailed look at the tonearm's condition. I also, have more photos, that can be emailed if desired.

I've recently changed up my turntable to a Linn LP12 so this 12" tonearm isn't compatible. Therefore, I'd like to find it a good home.

Here's the list of accessories:
Tonearm Base
1 12.6 armwand with Valhalla upgraded wiring
1. antiskate attachment if desired (I only found it necessary for 1 cartridge in my stable)
1 counterweight
1 VPI alignment jig
1 original manual
Additionally, I have a Besttractor jig that I'll throw in for free. MintLP creates customs jigs for tonearm + turntable combinations and state that it should only be used for the specific combination of table and arm. However, the pivot points for the 12.6 tonearm to a turntable should be the same regardless of what table you use. So, I'll throw it in so you have the option. (The VPI alignment jig is pretty rudimentary)

Note, that I don't have the original packaging, but rest assured that the tonearm will be packed securely.

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Thanks for looking! Feel free to shoot me any questions you have.

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