There are opinions both ways. My 19 has a Scout platter and a SAMA Motor. I am playing with some options, actually have the stuff here to do it with, changing the plint to a steel/corian mixture. I think you certainly can play around more with a 19. Personally I like the look of a traditional looking table like the 19. So depending on personal sound preferences, and what you have on/in the 19, it could be just as good or better then a Scout. On the other hand you can just pull the Scout out of the box and have a great sound rig, just as it is.
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.
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.