Kronos Sparta and TW Acoustic TT

Socfn,

I got my Raven in 2008. Running latest version of Triplanar arm and Transfiguration Proteus cart. Over the years I have purchased the BN controller and motor. Also TW Mat.

Mark Dohmann was Continuum. Now he is Dohmann TTs . I was never in love with the Contiuum particularly considering the very high price for it. At $36K without vacuum this is a steal and conceivably a game changer in analog reproduction. I heard with the vacuum so I'm going by what Mark Dohmann told me at the show which is almost as good with his clamp and no vacuum but I did not hear it that way. Pump can be had after initial purchase but they don't have a price for that. I hope to visit my local distributor soon just to hear it in a different system. No plan to buy right now however.

Again, I have only heard the Kronos in its flagship model and not with the new motor. It's a great table in its flagship venue. Not certain about the dressed down models but I would think the digitally controlled motor in the flagship is a significant part of replay for it. I don't think you get that in the lesser priced models. I also think the accompanying arm they market is a primary plus for that table. No idea how it sounds without it.

Hi elinor, 
Funnily enough, when I was TT shopping the TW Acustic was tops on my list.  I talked to Jeff at High Water Sound about a GT or AC, but he didn't take in trades (at least not what I had to offer, digital, LOL!).  So I kept on looking.  Heard a few other tables and went to Bill's GTT Audio.  That was that, super clean sound and dynamic as all heck.   If you heard a recent Pro, it has the new motor I believe.
Thx for the info on the Dohmann, I have to seek one out.  I'm going to TAVES end of month, perhaps they'll have one there.  But TBH, really eyeing the Kronos Pro for an upgrade. ;-)
allen 

Elinor,

Oddly, I replied using the new beta site a week ago but apparently that feature isn't working. Thx for the info, I'll see if I can seek out a Dohmann to audition.

If you can, try to audition a Kronos TT. I'm using a Trinity phono with my Sparta and I haven't heard a quieter analog setup yet.

allen

Socfan12,

The Kronos is a great table. No question. But I don't think it's a game changer in the same sense as the Dohmann TT with vacuum hold on platter. The demo I heard at RMAF was the most transparent fastest response I can recall from an analog source. I am very familiar with some of the best out there to like the Walker in its latest generation for example. Try to find a Dohmann dealer in your area. You really should hear it.

Thx, Elinor. Will try.