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VPi HW 19 jr upgrade

I have a the above table with MKII platter, Audioquest arm and Grado Sonata. With the multitude of used VPI tables, platters and factory supplied upgrades whats my best sub $1,000 route?
Interesting thing is most VPIs and other manufactures tend to go unsprung these days in this price range and above verses the MKII +++ type of layout. My HW JR has the sorbathane pucks. I'd like advice from from experienced VPI owners. What route should I go with the table and or should I get a different arm? Thanks,
steve
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yogiboy
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That is definitely a MK3 platter. Also a MK3 table has a separate arm board and a steel chassis under the plinth. You have a great table. Spend your money on another upgrade. Tonearm?
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I am a long time vpi owner. I think the MK3 was the best platter they made. It was lead and the government put a stop to lead products,try to pick up one used. I also removed the springs. I also own a Sonata and use it with SME 309 arm, a perfect combo. So the first move I would make is get a MH3 platter.
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That is a MK3 platter. Is the spindle attached to the platter (one piece)and is it lead not metal.
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If you change the sub-chassis you will have to get armboard. Take a look at the MK3's for sale on this site and you will see what I am talking about. The jr has a one piece plinth and can't be put on that steel sub-chassis. If it was my $1000 to spend I would check out SME M2 tonearm. But thats your call.
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Rodman,The platter sits on the plinth.The feet are mounted to the base.
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