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VPi HW 19 jr upgrade

I have a the above table with MKII platter, Audioquest arm and Grado Sonata. With the multitude of used VPI tables, platters and factory supplied upgrades whats my best sub $1,000 route?
Interesting thing is most VPIs and other manufactures tend to go unsprung these days in this price range and above verses the MKII +++ type of layout. My HW JR has the sorbathane pucks. I'd like advice from from experienced VPI owners. What route should I go with the table and or should I get a different arm? Thanks,
steve
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roscoeiii
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I'd go with the platter or power supply upgrades before the arm myself. I like those Audioquest arms (made by Jelco).

A potentially much cheaper upgrade which was performed no the Jr I bought, was attaching cone feet.

But don't know your cart, so can't comment there.
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yogiboy
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I am a long time vpi owner. I think the MK3 was the best platter they made. It was lead and the government put a stop to lead products,try to pick up one used. I also removed the springs. I also own a Sonata and use it with SME 309 arm, a perfect combo. So the first move I would make is get a MH3 platter.
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ssurbaugh OP
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Well, come to think about it I'm not actually sure what platter I have.....Will the weight tell me? Its all black with cork on the underside.
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ssurbaugh OP
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I got a digital scale that I forgot we had. Platter weights 9.2lbs with spindle.
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