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I'm actually very happy with my td160 with rb300 arm at the present time. They have both been modded pretty well and I really love what I'm hearing.
Why then have I been thinking about acquiring this old VPI? Would this be a lateral move, upgrade wise or would it be a significant step-up?
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I had a HW-19 Mk.II, and heard several others, and highly recommend it for value.
I have a TD150 and a TD160. My HW19 MkIII is better in every critical comparison. I love my TD's but, for what they were historically. Mated with my Scott 299C, the TD's make for a nice vintage rig.Cheers,
Geary
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When i was looking for a TT i looked at Thorens and VPI among others. I wasn't able to test either but after much research I went with the VPI. I got a mk IV and I got it because it was a highly respected TT and I could work on it if I had to like replace motor, or even mod it. And VPI has excellent customer support even for old used TT. They have answered questions very quickly
Depends, and not just for the incontinent.
HW-19 MK IV with the lead/acrylic platter/SAMA/etc., and an Audio Technica 1005 arm handily beat a TD-125 according to a panel a few years ago. Same cartridge.
I would expect a Jr. or even MK III stock would be pretty even with that same Rega arm.
That MK IV with JMW 9T and the newish solid dampers replacement for the springs took it close to Classic territory.
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What panel? Do you have a link? Was the 125 restored? Both with same arm?
I have had a Thorens TD166 mkII and I h a HMW19. The VPI is much better in every way.
One of the cool things about the VPI is you can start with a jr. And upgrade all the way to a MkIV. The MkIV is a super table rivaling many "modern " tables and even superior to many of the current VPIs because of the composite 25lb. Platter.
But
If you really want something special that can also be cheap: go with a DIY big plinth Lenco.
it's about the music
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