Went with VPI HW19, I am very happy!
Turntable Upgrade Advice
I want to upgrade from a technics 1200 MkII. I happen to really like my turntable, but I think I can do better. I like the look of it but it has a remarkably low WAF and sonically I think it is difficult to improve on it without a large cash outlay, but it is possible.
I have been considering a VPI HW19 juniour or MKIV. I have looked into Rega but I am not convinced by the no azimuth and no vta adjustment arguments; and the shims are a pain to deal with. So, I need a turntable that will perform better then my 1200 and that has the possibility to adjust azimuth, vta etc...that doesn't cost as much as a Honda civic, or BMW for that matter. Let us hear it Vinyl experts, I am sure there are many people faced with this exact predicament. Thanks.
I have been considering a VPI HW19 juniour or MKIV. I have looked into Rega but I am not convinced by the no azimuth and no vta adjustment arguments; and the shims are a pain to deal with. So, I need a turntable that will perform better then my 1200 and that has the possibility to adjust azimuth, vta etc...that doesn't cost as much as a Honda civic, or BMW for that matter. Let us hear it Vinyl experts, I am sure there are many people faced with this exact predicament. Thanks.