Bruce J. Richman wrote:

As a former owner of a VPI HW-19 Jr. (and current owner of other VPI
products), I can tell you that the least expensive VPI is, like their other
models, built like a tank with excellent quality parts. It is often sold with
either an Audioquest or Rega arm and something like one of the Grado
cartridges. IMHO, you get a lot of bang for the buck with one of these
combinations. Another nice thing about the VPI Jr. table is that if/when your
desires and/or budget increase, the table can be upgraded to one of the better
models by simply swampping some of the parts - e.g. heavier platter, suspension
improvements, etc.

FWIW, I haven't had a chance to personally audition the VPI Scout, which comes
with one of VPI's excellent tonearms, but many favorable comments have come
from both professional reviewers and user/hobbyists on some of the Internet
audio forums.

It sounds like a fine machine, which can be had for a reasonable price,
considering -- but I think it only has one speed. What the heck would I
do with my 45s?