VPI HW 19?

Markd51, thanks for the response.

One upgrade I'm considering is a new arm. Guess that means an new armboard?? I have a Sumiko Premier FT 3 but guessing there's better out there.

Another is a worry about motor burning out. Can't tell from VPi's website whether this is still available or not... they say something about motor assembly. Will call them when they get back from vacation. Guess you could always cannibalize a part if necessary.

There seems to be more noise coming from the table that sometimes gets in the way of the music. Perhaps this is related to a post I read somewhere that talked about greasing a bearing differently?

Good to hear that belts will still be around. Thanks for the info.

I e-mailed VPI last year about this issue and recieved a very nice reply that VPI was committed to continued support of those who have the HW-19Jr. Upgrade parts may be limited but I was told that repair parts are and will continue to be available.

There was a spare AC motor for sale here in the classifieds around the 3rd, or 4th of this month, and in fact, it was listed by the same Audiogon seller whom I bought my MK-IV Platter from (user ID JDolgin) He listed it for a very inexpensive price, and was an absolute pleasure to deal with for my Platter, but I'm not sure if the 19 Motor is still for sale? For what he was asking, I maybe should've picked it up as a spare to have! :-) I'm unsure whether you have a one piece Plinth, or a separate Armboard with your 19, but I'm VPI themselves will help you, and will know exactly what you'll need, depending on the type of Arm you're considering buying. They're a great company, and stand behind what they sell admirably. I suspect you won't have a problem getting what you need from them. Mark