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VPI Scout vs. HW 19

After reluctantly selling my turntable a few years ago, I'm looking to replace it.

The question I have right now is if I should get a VPI Scout or HW19. The turntable I LAST owned was a VPI Scout, and I LOVED it. There is a cool-factor to that big honkin' platter, but the HW19 seems to be similar, and maybe more user friendly? (And about 1/2 the cost.)

Now as I said...I loved my Scout. I'm wondering if anyone out there has owned both that can offer some guidance.
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I've got a HW19 MK III with a SAMA and SDS and I'm using a modified RB300 tonearm with drop counterweight and Cardas rewire.

It is a very good table outfitted this way and I'd put it up against any Scout that's for sure.

Like was said before, find a Mk IV and put a good arm on it, maybe even a JWM 9 Signature and you'd have a table that can last the ages. Though I do also recommend the SAMA and SDS. I bought all of my stuff used here on Agon and I have $1,250 into it.

Good Luck
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