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VPI Hw-19 Jr. Thoughts?

I currently have a Rega P5 w/Exakt cartridge and I'm thinking about upgrading. I've seen a few VPI Hw-19 tables on Ebay that are inexpensive enough that I could potentially splurge on a nice tonearm and cartridge (say about $2-2.5k for both). Can the Hw-19 be considered an upgrade from what I have now or should I look at one of the newer offerings from VPI? I'm looking to spend up to $4k.

FWIW, the rest of my system is:

Magnepan 1.6QR
McIntoash MAC6700
Apple Mac Mini
Marantz SA8260 SACD player
roninva
sturgus
68 posts
 
If it were me I would keep the Rega and put an Audiomods tonearm on it. Check the Rega thread over at Vinyl Engine.
Nothing against the VPI but, that combo will best the Jr.

http://www.vinylengine.com/turntable_forum/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=55762
http://www.audiomods.co.uk/index.html
frogman
7,472 posts
 
Agreed!
roninva OP
3 posts
 
I wound buying the VPI Classic 1 with Soundsmith Zephyr cartridge and Cardas tonearm cable today. I'm quite pleased.
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