Has VPI quit supporting the HW series turntable ?

VPI will always support the HW-19 series of turntables. Whether we keep producing them in any quantity will be up to the buyers but we have no intention of abandoning the support or advancement of the 19 series.

HW

Jonmatd,
Where do we get new parts for the HW-19?A platter and bearing ,suspention upgrades?etc. who has them? Music Direct? VPI? Who...
Please let us know. Thanks

Okunokata,

Take a moment to slow down and breathe. You've been going at this in a frenzy for several days now, and it seems to me that you're making assumptions that are not warranted by what you report you've been told or have heard.

VPI has an excellent track record of supporting its turntables and is one of the most reputable and well-respected high-end companies in the world. You have no foundation for going on and on about VPI not supporting the HW-19 series into the future, even if they DO make the decision not to continue selling the unit.

Red Trumpet (http://www.redtrumpet.com) and Music Direct (http://www.amusicdirect.com) both sell a complete complement of parts and upgrades for VPI - I'm sure there are other sources, also. And VPI's web page lists retail pricing for all of the HW-19 parts. I can't imagine VPI would not sell direct if the need was there; they certainly have in the past.

I don't know that you noticed, but Jonmatd's message was signed "HW". Unless I am sorely mistaken (and I don't believe so), you have just received confirmation from the best source there is: Harry Weisfeld, owner of VPI. If Harry says VPI has no intention of abandoning support or advancement of the 19 series, I'd be inclined to take his word for it.

I recently upgraded my Mk III with the platter from the Aries Black Knight and the super arm board. It makes a huge difference in sound! In terms of aesthetics, I prefer the look of my HW 19 to that of the current aries or scouts. Hey, what can I say, I like wood.