[isaacrivera]

Does anyone know the pivot-2-spindle distance specified for the VPI 10inch 3D Tonearm?

[orthobiz]

Is it really 10" or is it 10.5"?

Controversy about the 10.5i, I set mine at 258mm but some say 262mm.

Paul

[Wayner]

That is why the cartridge mounts are slots. If the cartridge can be put into the alignment you want, then its OK which ever distance you use. The pivot to spindle distance from the arm designer is what most of us would consider to be the "optimum" distance for the arm, allowing it to be aligned in either a Baerwald or Lofgren B. Obviously, if you are way out of specs with the mounting, these alignments could be a problem, so that is why knowing the PTS distance is always a good thing.....

[neobop]

The 3D arms are 10 and 12".

I read somewhere that VPI was closed last week.  I'm sure you can get the info when they're back.   A VPI dealer can probably tell you.

Bet that's one sweet arm.  Let us know what you think.
neo

[isaacrivera]

That is why the cartridge mounts are slots. If the cartridge can be put into the alignment you want, then its OK which ever distance you use. The pivot to spindle distance from the arm designer is what most of us would consider to be the "optimum" distance for the arm, allowing it to be aligned in either a Baerwald or Lofgren B. Obviously, if you are way out of specs with the mounting, these alignments could be a problem, so that is why knowing the PTS distance is always a good thing.....
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Wayner, I believe the slots in the cartridge mount are for overhang adjustment according to your curve of choice. The pivot to spindle distance is not the same...