turntable value

[tcss]

I am looking at a VPI HW-19 with a Sumiko mmt tonearm and unknown grado cart. I have no idea if the $825 asking price is alright. Also, should I assume this turntable is much better than my Technics SL-1700 (MK1)?
Thanks, Tom

Edit, while I am here, a friend has a Clearaudio Concept with upgraded Satisfy Black tonearm and upgraded Clearaudio Artist V2 Ebony cartridge for $1300. Good deal?

There is also a Pro-ject 2xperience sb with an ortofon 2m black, purchased new 6 months ago, $1050

 

[Balifly]

I am looking at a VPI HW-19 with a Sumiko mmt tonearm and unknown grado cart. I have no idea if the $825 asking price is alright. Also, should I assume this turntable is much better than my Technics SL-1700 (MK1)?
Thanks, Tom

Edit, while I am here, a friend has a Clearaudio Concept with upgraded Satisfy Black tonearm and upgraded Clearaudio Artist V2 Ebony cartridge for $1300. Good deal? Not sure about the magnetic bearings as related to cartridge set up.

Here are some links to spec for both:

Technics SL-1700
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/technics/sl-1700.shtml

VPI HW-19
https://www.vinylengine.com/library/vpi-industries/hw-19.shtml

Suspect a better tone arm in regards to the Sumiko MMT tone arm.

 

[pauldrewry]

The Clearaudio Concept seems like a deal- looking at new prices; the table $1,400, + tonearm $1400 and Cart $600.

 

[Tedrick]

Really depends on what model HW-19. If it's a Mk III or Mk IV, the asking price is pretty fair for a 'table that can be tweaked, modified, and upgraded as high as you want to take it. I paid about that for my HW-19 Mk III 10-12 years ago, and gradually upgraded it to Mk IV status and beyond.

 

[Edroom]

I would go with the clear audio

 

[savatage1973]

Me too!