TW Raven 10.5" Tonearm

Amazing.

You can ask Porsche to de-badge the car, change suspension, even increase power..no problem. Jaeger-LeCoultre will help 'tailor' the watch just for you. Even my electrician was accomodating with the audio side of things.

All of my 'kit' so far is bespoke (non-standard). Yes it costs extra BUT at least I get what I want and it suites the surroundings.

Don't you guys EVER want something unique?

Oh well....

How does the raven tonearm sound ?

I am sure the Raven arm is excellent, it is very expensive. I use the Ortofon 309D on my Raven One and could'nt be happier. For the price it is great value and it is the arm Thomas at TW, has been using on his Raven one

I heard the 10.5" a few weeks ago and it sounded VERY good BUT I have also heard people (as well as TW) say the 309D is only a few points away from a Graham Phantom and Triplanar!

The Raven tonearm will have to go someway to beating a Triplanar. It's hard getting to hear all these tonearms together...that's the problem.

I need to compare the TW 10.5" to a Phantom or 309D. I have seen a comment on the 309D/ PW Winfeld being a match made in heaven.

I know audiophiles are picky about appearance, but I think this is a bit over the top. If you are sitting in your listening chair can you see the bird? As downunder says - how does it sound? TW always delivers a well designed and great sounding product, and to me the sound is the most important aspect. So enjoy the music and let Thomas design and put what he wants on the tonearm.