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Which tonearm?

I have a VPI Hw-19 Mk III with an armboard drilled for an RB300. I want to upgrade my tonearm but VPI hasn't written me back about armboards for the HW-19 and I really would rather not get another one. So if that's the case what tonearms can I get that would fit the armboard drilled for an RB300? I did read here that the JMW-9 has the same geometry but he had a Scout. Being a newbie, not sure if that applies to my turntable or not?

Another quick question. If I were to upgrade to the mk IV which has either a TNT platter or Scout platter, would I have to change to a thicker armboard because they're thicker platters? Thanks for your patience!
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mofimadness
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VPI doesn't stock any armboards for the HW-19 series anymore. There are a few on here from time to time. You would have to go to the "Super Arm Board" if you get a taller platter. VPI doesn't have those any more either.

If you have a local plastics company, it's pretty easy to have a few acrylic boards made. Just take yours in as a sample.

If you stay with the armboard you have try one of these arms:

http://www.audiomods.co.uk/index.html

These are INCREDIBLE arms!
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