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the table or the arm first?

Experts:

What is more important if one needs to choose between an excelent table with an standard arm, or a fine table with an excelent arm/cart?

I am asking this because I am standing in that position now, with the opportunity to buy an excellent table nut no money left to get more than an RB300, or upgrading my VPI HWMkIV and fit a serious arm like a Morch or SME.

You advise and guidance will be very valuable.

Fernando
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cousinbillyl
190 posts
 
The more expensive the arm, the better it sounds. But why?
If we look at Rega arms, the big difference is in the bearings. They test hundreds of bearings. One out of a hundred is perfect. This goes into their expensive arms.
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stringreen
6,475 posts
 
What's first....steering wheel or brakes?
layniesdad83
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I went from a Michell badged RB-250 with Incognito wire, to an Audiomod Classic 4, with Incognito wire.  Was like going from a P-51 to an F-18, and they cost the same. It is not recommended to use unipivots on Avid's--not compatible with their design.
testpilot
952 posts
 
What's first....steering wheel or brakes?
Neither - frame, engine, suspension. 



larryi
4,055 posts
 
Assuming the HW19-IV is in good working order, it is a perfectly fine table and would justify using a really good arm.  I would opt for a very good arm.  If the belt on the table is old, a replacement belt would also be a good investment.
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