JMW 9 vs SME IV
The IV's effective mass is 10 g against the JMW 9's 10.2 g and its effective length 233.15 mm against 240.7 mm.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$900 - $1,300
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the JMW 9
The VPI JMW 9 tonearm features a unipivot bearing design mounted on a hardened solid steel shaft, offering zero friction and low resonance. It includes a damped polished stainless steel armtube, black anodized headshell and bearing body, and Premium Discovery wire or VPI Copper weave internal wiring. Removable arm-wands enable cartridge changes in under 30 seconds, with precision adjustable counterweight for azimuth and tracking force. VTA adjustable arm mount allows proper cartridge height setting. Constructed from aluminum and steel, it provides excellent stability and minimal distortion for superior analog playback.
Specifications
Tonearm
Tonearm specifications
- Effective Length
- 240.7 mm
- Effective Mass
- 10.2 g
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