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Which tonearm?

I have a VPI Hw-19 Mk III with an armboard drilled for an RB300. I want to upgrade my tonearm but VPI hasn't written me back about armboards for the HW-19 and I really would rather not get another one. So if that's the case what tonearms can I get that would fit the armboard drilled for an RB300? I did read here that the JMW-9 has the same geometry but he had a Scout. Being a newbie, not sure if that applies to my turntable or not?

Another quick question. If I were to upgrade to the mk IV which has either a TNT platter or Scout platter, would I have to change to a thicker armboard because they're thicker platters? Thanks for your patience!
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bpoletti
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Ditto the Jelco. I've been playing around with a 750D for a little while and it performs quite well.

Just to provide an additional option, the Micro Seiki MA-505 seems quite good also, maybe a step up from the Jelco. The MS arm would require a different armboard since its geometry is different. Used 505s are around for about the price as a new Jelco.

Armboards for a HW-19 Mk 3 are quite easy to make. It's simply a 1/2" thick piece of acrylic, readily available in bulk. For a few bucks you can get a sheet of black 1/2" acrylic that will keep you in armboards far beyond the useful life of the turntable. Just cut, drill and polish. Poke around here as a source:

http://www.professionalplastics.com/PLEXIGLASS-ACRYLICSHEET-CAST

Good luck.
bpoletti
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Just use your existing one as a template.
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