HW-19 MkIV vs HW19 III
The HW19 III's platter weight is 2.17 kg (5 lbs) against the HW-19 MkIV's 9.1 kg (20 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.040%), drive type (Belt), and platter material (Acrylic).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The HW-19 MkIV is a suspended belt-drive turntable featuring a 20-pound lead-impregnated acrylic TNT platter for exceptional rotational stability. Its four-point suspension system isolates the platter and tonearm from external vibrations, while the AC synchronous motor ensures precise speed control (0.04% wow/flutter). The MkIV modification retains the original HW-19's modular design, allowing armboard customization for multiple tonearms.
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Size, weight, and appearance
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The HW19 III's platter weight is 2.17 kg (5 lbs) against the HW-19 MkIV's 9.1 kg (20 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.040%), drive type (Belt), and platter material (Acrylic).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The Resolution Modern's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the HW-19 MkIV's 0.040% and its platter weight 9.07 kg (20 lbs) against 9.1 kg (20 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
The Compass's platter weight is 8 kg (18 lbs) against the HW-19 MkIV's 9.1 kg (20 lbs) and its weight 8 kg (18 lbs) against 9.1 kg (20 lbs). Both share drive type (Belt) and platter material (Acrylic).
The BL-91's wow & flutter is 0.025% against the HW-19 MkIV's 0.040%, its platter weight 3.5 kg (8 lbs) against 9.1 kg (20 lbs), and its platter material Aluminum against Acrylic. Both share drive type (Belt).
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