HW19 III vs HW-19 MkIV
The HW-19 MkIV's platter weight is 9.1 kg (20 lbs) against the HW19 III's 2.17 kg (5 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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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$1,700
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About the HW19 III
The VPI HW-19 Mk III is a suspended belt-drive turntable with a precision O-ring belt and AC synchronous motor. It uses a 1-inch-thick black acrylic platter incorporating a six-pound lead ring, designed to improve vibration absorption, rotational inertia, bass authority, and background quietness. Its subchassis consists of non-magnetic 10-gauge stainless steel laminated to a 1/2-inch black acrylic top plate and removable tonearm board. The subchassis is supported by four tuned, damped springs to isolate the platter and tonearm from external vibration. The Mk III is a substantial, manually operated audiophile turntable designed for low-noise, stable vinyl playback.
Specifications
Turntable
Turntable mechanics and performance
- Speeds
- 33⅓, 45 RPM
- Drive Type
- belt
- Platter Material
- acrylic
- Platter Weight
- 2.17 kg
- Wow & Flutter
- 0.040%
- Built-in Phono Stage
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 540 × 184 × 440 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 21.77 kg (48 lbs)
- Available Colors
- black, oak
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions