Your Opinions Please Regarding VPI TT's


I have a VPI HW Jr., w/ AQ PT9 and a Dynovector 20x cartridge. I am happy with the table, but since vinyl is my only source for music, I am going to upgrade to get the most out of my system (BAT PK5 phono stage, Decware Zen Select Amp and Omega Speakers with Wasatch Cables).

Anyway, my question is, should I upgrade to the VPI HW 19 IV with the SAMA motor, or should I buy a Scoutmaster or Aries table? Are the uprgrades worth it? Are the new VPI tables that much better then the HW 19 IV? I dont want to spend too much money, however, I want a table that I can be happy with forever. Thanks in advance...
rich62

Showing 1 response by bfuehrer

Williamsims, I ditto your comment that a dealer can ultimately be the best help in making sense of the endless choices out there. I spent years forging ahead on my own, reading the "reviews" in the mags, and only recently rekindled a 15 year old relationship with my local dealer who started me in this hobby. I am now making jumps, no leaps of progress in tuning my system to produce music, not just notes.

Brad