Mk-IV Platter on a HW-19 JR Table?

It sure does.

I have a jr which I upgraded with the Mk 4 platter and bearing, and plinth works without any changes. I was talking with VPI about a plinth upgrade, and they suggested using something like Corian (sp) kitchen counter ocovering in it's place. Just take the current plinth to a kitchen cabinet shop, get a piece in a colour you like, in the same thickness or more, and have it drilled using the old plinth as a template. I plan on doing it soon...they said it should work well . Can't recall the guy I spoke with, but he's the tech I usually get when calling for info

Dear Mark: I'm sorry but the best you can do is to ask directly to VPI.

I can't understand why you ask here when you can go DIRECTLY to the manufacturer or you can't trust them?. Who can knows better than the designer/builder?????????

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

It should fit fine, the only difference would be the height of the platter. You may need to raise your armboard if there's not enough adjustment in your arm heaight - but it should be OK all 'round.

Brrgrr: I have a Corian plinth for my custom VPI, using a Mk III platter and the stand alone Aries motor. I had it made by Larry at Hollywood Sound down in Florida. You will need to bond 2 or more pieces of Corian together. A 1/2" plinth is not sufficient (mine is 1" thick). There are plenty of kitchen countertop guys around that may have sink cutouts laying about. The only tricky part is the precise drilling of the holes for the bearing and the arm and the motor cutout. Looks very nice and is far denser than MDF.

Enjoy,
Bob

The stock steel bonded to acrylic plinth is far superior to corian.