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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

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ptmconsulting
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The Aries is always a great choice, but you then have to play with what it sits on.

The HW19 is a great turntable, and upgrading the platter to a MK III or IV sure beats what's on the Scout now. I would think about the MK III platter and a JMW arm to replace the AQ.

Just an aside, a friend had both a Mk III version and a MK IV version and preferred the III for musicality. He thought the IV was a bit more analytical to his ears. Don't know myself.

Enjoy,
Bob
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