Harmon Kardan T65c Turntable

The T 65C also came with a disc stabilizer as well as HK interconnects that were covered in a translucent gold outer jacket. Damn nice cable for the time. I eventually replaced those with Audioquest Coral. Hope you got the disc stablizer if not you will need to use an aftermarket variety. Also the original mat on mine finally dried out and replaced mine with one similar from a Yamaha table. Allthough now there are many different aftermarket types available. Enjoy.

Hi Ferrari,
Yes, my table did come with the disc stabilizer, and the thick rubber mat. I was wondering if a replacement mat, by Michell or someone would be of any benefit to the table. I am having no problems with the original mat, but was curious. I have the cables that came with the table also, and as I said the new drive belt. It seems to be a real nice table, in both looks and design. This will be perfect for me to use these other great cartridges that are too compliant for my ZETA arm that is on my VPI. I do love the VPI HW19 MK.IV with the Power line conditioner. I have an extra one of these that VPI sent to me, and was considering using with the HK T65c turntable. I also have the Cardboard Protractor that came with the t65c....but I usually use the DB Systems Protractor, and double check with Geo-Disc and ZETA metal Protractor which also seems to be a Baerwald, as well as the HIFI News Protractor that came with the TEST LP, I have the Shure V15V Test LP and a Stereo Times Test LP. What do you use to check the Speed of your turntable? I have the Strobe Disc from VPI, and VPI recommends using a 2 prong wall outlet checker, from Home Depot or hardware store, it has a little orange light in the middle. It uses the line voltage to check the speed and Hertz. I always appreciate any pointers that I may not know about. The ZETA is a damn nice tonearm, but just not ideal for these MM cartridges I want to use. Thank You for your input thus far....Ray

I found that the quartz lock on the HK was always spot on, and left it in quartz lock mode.

I did use the cardboard protractor and later on used the Geo Disc as well, for confirmation of overhang.

My VPI is same as yours and use a VPI SDS with their strobe disc. Although mine has the Audioquest PT 7 tonearm with a Lyra Clavis MC cartridge.

Forgot to menention the feet are adjustable as well so it is possible to level the turntable. This model and the earlier T 60 had so many usable features, that one just does not see today.

A couple of years ago picked up the T-55C one step under yours on the cheap to have as back up. Average condition for its age, not mint as your, but nonetheless in very good order. Although I doubt the VPI HW19 MK IV will ever give up the ghost.

The VPI HW19 MK.IV is an unreal turntable. Amazing turntable, and I have auditioned alot. I like it better than any of VPI's current offerings. I have not heard the classic, and of course, im not counting the TNT. What kind of Light do you use to shine on your strobe disc when checking, or setting speed?? I too have the improved SDS, but have an extra Power Line Conditioner, which I may use with the T65c. I didnt know that about the leveling feet of the T65c. And I will plan on sticking with the Quartz Lock feature. Thanks. What color VPI do you have? How do you like that Lyra cartridge, Nice I bet...Thanks, Ray

The VPI MK IV has in my opinion very few peers. Mine has the piano black finish base. Weak part of mine is the Audioquest arm of which I plan a upgrade next year. The Clavis is a marvelous cartridge never tire of listening to it.

I have enough ambient light here and can read the strobe disc without the need for an additional light.

Just setup a VPI Scout for a friend of mine and became quite impressed with the JMW 9 tone arm. My go with a JMW 10.5 tonearm next year. But the jury is out on that one.