VPI HW-19 or VPI Traveler

I am looking at either an HW-19 w/ Rega RB300 tone arm or a new VPI Traveler. Both are 1K and the HW-19 is in new condition. What is the better turntable?

pioneerhip07-23-2020 4:06pm

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pioneerhip OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 07-23-2020 at 04:47pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Well that's a good point. Nothing has been done to the bearing. It has been well taken care of though based on pics and description.
pioneerhip OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 07-23-2020 at 05:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Admittedly I am new in the VPI world. Im coming from a Technics SL-1700 MK2. Assuming I'll have to service the HW-19 does it take it out of contention? Im will to service it if needed as long as the cost to do so still makes sense. Any idea what replacing the bearings might cost? I appreciate the help so far
pioneerhip OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 07-24-2020 at 03:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Frogman it does have the separate arm board and acrylic lead platter.
pioneerhip OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 07-24-2020 at 07:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I went ahead and purchased it. Felt like a good platform to start with. There were enough positives that the decision is easy enough. Coming from the technics sl1700 MK2 I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
pioneerhip OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 40 posts 07-25-2020 at 02:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks everyone. I'll touch base about how to oil once I get the table. Can anyone suggest a cartridge alignment tool for this table/ tonearm combo?

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