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VPI Turntable choices.

I am in the market again for a turntable. I am torn between the VPI HW-19Mk3 and the VPI Prime Scout. I have owned the Mk3 before, no modifications plain factory setup. I have missed it ever since I sold it for its attractive price and its ability to play vinyl so well.

My question is for those may have moved up to a Prime Scout from something like the HW-19Mk3, for the price difference, was the improvement worth the money or did you find the Mk3 comparable doing some possible upgrades?

Before I get a lot of other suggestions I really want to stick with VPI, I have always been pleased with their turntables and I know what to expect when purchasing one over the internet.

Thanks for the input

Dean

drf24
grinnell
1,099 posts
 
for the price i love my hw-19 mk iv.  have a jelco 250st arm
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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 
SOTA, seriously better turntable.
drf24 OP
21 posts
 
mijostyn- Personal preferences aside, I have owned the HW-19mk3 and enjoyed it, but like many I thought I could find a better turntable. I am not a sophisticated listener, not all the time but a lot of the time I am working on equipment while listening to music. So my thought process is to go back to what I know I enjoyed or possibly go one step higher/newer.
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gillatgh
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There is another VPI choice, kinda best of both worlds. It's the Prime Super Scout, basically a VPI Prime on a Scout plinth.  Special build for Upscale Audio. I went that direction and have zero regrets. Go check it out, compare and take your time deciding what's best for you. 
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