I started out with the VPI jr and upgraded to the mk3 and now to the mk4. As Sdcampbell stated, the improvement in sound is very obvious. I would keep your TT and work on upgrading to the mk3 and then the mk4 when you are able. That is the great thing about this TT. You can upgrade as your wallet allows. The upgrades are easy to do also. If I can do it, anybody can. I also had the PT6 tonearm. I upgraded to the VPI JMW Memorial 10 and the improvements were huge! This is a wonderful tonearm, but I would not get it until you upgrade the TT. Enjoy.
VPI Uprgade??
Hi,
I have a VPI Hw19 JR w/ an Audioquest PT6 tonearm with a Blue Point Cartridge. I purchased this setup used a few months ago and have enjoyed it immensely. However, I have the upgrade bug, and therein lies my question.
I know I can upgrade the Jr to MkIII or MkIV. Obviously, I can also upgrade the tonearm, and/or the cartridge. I have read in the past that the TT is the most important component sonically, followed by the tonearm, and then the cartridge.
Where is my money best spent on the upgrades?
Any and all suggestions welcomed -- even if it is "none of the above" and going with with a completely new TT setup.
Thanks for your help.
I have a VPI Hw19 JR w/ an Audioquest PT6 tonearm with a Blue Point Cartridge. I purchased this setup used a few months ago and have enjoyed it immensely. However, I have the upgrade bug, and therein lies my question.
I know I can upgrade the Jr to MkIII or MkIV. Obviously, I can also upgrade the tonearm, and/or the cartridge. I have read in the past that the TT is the most important component sonically, followed by the tonearm, and then the cartridge.
Where is my money best spent on the upgrades?
Any and all suggestions welcomed -- even if it is "none of the above" and going with with a completely new TT setup.
Thanks for your help.
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