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VPI SDS Whys and Hows?

Hi Folks, I have a HW-19Jr with Mk-IV Platter (Non SAMA), and VPI SDS.

I had noted upon acquiring this brand new SDS, that there was slight difficulty plugging the Stock wimpy Power Cord from the HW-19 to the SDS, as the Receptacle is recessed, and a tight squeeze getting the connector in. (Why the heck did Harry do this!?)

Over the months, I have thought of going the SAMA route, and of course, preferably the newer SAMA with IEC Connector, so that a better aftermarket Power Cord could be utilized. (perhaps a bargain priced Cord from Signal Cable?)

In this scenario, how would one then plug these Cords with their quite large Male Connectors into the SDS with this so tiny cutout in the Unit?

Advice would be deeply appeciated thanks, Mark
markd51
markd51 OP
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Chazzbo/All,
Thanks all for the responses. Seems to be the consensus, that I'd be wise to consider the SAMA, but not to knock myself out worrying about the Power Cord.

I's assume the new SAMA compatible for the HW-19 does come with its own Power Cord. You're right, a call to Bes is the way to fly.

As for Bes at MusicDirect, I lived in Chicago all my life up until four years ago, am now in the Desert Southwest (NM), and know Bes quite well, probably a good 8-9 years.

He knows me well enough too, that when I've phoned orders in at MD these last couple of years, I don't have to even announce who I am! lol

You're right about Bes, when Jim the Owner stumbled upon Bes, he found himself a one in a million person who is selfless, highly knowledgeable, and possesses that very unique, special personality it takes to be in this type of business. Half the fun of going to MD, was chatting with Bes, we always had a good time!

I know MD has grown considerably since its conception in 1996-1997. Bes works hard, and is worth every penny. Mark
stltrains
845 posts
 
markd51 theres no doubt the sds will not take the big buck power cords, and its not necessary. i am using a spare cord that was supplied with my amps, it has the ferrite ring at the female end.
in my case the sds droped the noise floor off the charts, and like you said super stabilized the platter speed. all in all a very good tweak for my analog rig.
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creativepart
154 posts
 
I have a HW-19 MK III and the SDS and the SAMA.

The SAMA was the biggest improvement and the SDS was a meaningful improvement as well, but not as much as the SAMA.

Together they are great.

I also have a Rega RB300 Tonearm on mine, and it has been rewired with high quality wire and has the usual drop counterweight and endstub addtions as well and it sounds great. I tried a stock Origin Live Silver and while it was really nice, it was only marginally better than the RB300 with these modifications. I decided to sell the Silver and stick with my RB300. If you could get a VPI JWM-9 or a any of the upper level Rega Tonearms (RB600/RB700/RB900/RB1000) you'd probably be very happy with the sound
kevinc
20 posts
 
I've had 2 SDS units where the socket in the back comes off the socket when you unplug the cord. It's a little annoying but the unit actually works. I guess VPI SDS built quality is medicore at best.
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