I thought I would update everyone on my decision on a turntable/arm/cartridge.
I finally decided to purchase a TW Raven AC table. I love it!!! The arm will be a Tri-Planer Vlll and the cartridge will be the Dynavector XV-1S. I purchased it from Jeff at High Water Sound. A right on person with extreme knowledge and a fierce love of music. The table will be in my system by the end of Fed beginning of March
This has been a very difficult decision to make and it involved a great deal of investigation, reading, listening and gobs of faith. When it all come down to it, the other choices that I had in mind Galibier Glavia, VPI, Teres, Schroder (I WILL ORDER ONE-Mark) Phantom, ZYX Univ, Titan are all superb and deserve out attention and applause. However, I was most impressed by the Ravens rock solid motor, design-build and simplicity. The Tri-Planer is easy to use and will be the champ until I get a Schroder and listen to it as well. As to the Dynavector, I heard it at a cartridge shoot out (no the Univ was not there) and it simply sounded more natural.
Finally I'd like to say my Aries has served me well. It will serve the new owner just as well, I am sure. VPI products are well made, ingenious and cost sensitive. Harry Weisfeld's products should always get out attention. In addition I wish to say "thank you" to you all for your comments, suggestions, guidance, candor and friendship. I will continue to count on you!
Thank you, Darkmobis, Nsgarch (Neil). ejaynycrrcom (Evan), Gladstone, Richardmr (Richard), Cjfrbw, Raul, Albertporter (Albert), Thomasheisig (Thomas), Dgad, and especially Cello (Larry), Dan ed (Dan), Dougdecon (Doug), Sirspeedy70680@ (Mark) and......Aoliviero (Andrew). Also, Thom Markris of Galibier. Thom, your product is top notch and was the number one contender. Location and some minor other items lead me to my decision for the Raven.
Again, thanks all......and stay tuned for my next questions!
Rick (RWD)
