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upgrade VPI HW19 Mk IV or get a new table?

There was a discussion recently on upgrading the VPI HW19 TT recently, but I can't find it-I have a HW19 MKIV with a TNT platter and a SAMA. I am using an SME 4 arm and a Koetsu Urishi blue cartridge. Should I spring for a new "super platter" or other upgrades for the MKIV or keep the SME and Koetsu and go for a new tt? I don't think a JM arm will fit on the HW19, and I'm not sure it would buy me an improvement over the SME. Are the newer VPI's that much better than the HW19? What think you all?
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joey54
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Issue 35 of positive feedback online has the VPI article I think you mean. My friend just upgraded his 19 with the SuperPlatter, SDS and a Morch tonearm and it sounds great. I still like my heavily upgraded Scout better but for the incremental cost he thought the upgrade worth it. You should probably call VPI and ask about this directly. They are very helpful.

Good Luck!
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