VPI HW-19 or VPI Traveler


I am looking at either an HW-19 w/ Rega RB300 tone arm or a new VPI Traveler. Both are 1K and the HW-19 is in new condition. What is the better turntable? 
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Showing 2 responses by dill

The 19 Jr. has a full size arm board made from partial board and has Sorbothane pucks as the suspension. 


With the HW-19 MKIII, the sub chassis changes from one inch thick MDF to a non-magnetic, 10 gauge, stainless steel sheet laminated to a 1/2" shiny black acrylic top plate and tonearm board with a spring suspension and a cork covered bottom platter, with lead inserts. The tonearm board is removable for easy arm changes, but is fastened to the steel sheet also.

I have had both and like the JR. with a MKIII platter and the Sorbothane pucks replaced with Herbies Tall Tenderfeet better.


I agree with frogman about Mobil 1, replacing the springs and upgrading the platter, however don’t use Sorbothane, get (4) of Herbies Tall Firm Tenderfeet. Congrats on the table, you will enjoy it ...

https://herbiesaudiolab.com/collections/component-isolation/products/tenderfoot?variant=12643255550007