TW Acoustic Raven owners

Hello,

I read the other post with regards to the Raven One, and that people have notices slight differences in sound with and without the millenium mat. Do you find such differences with the Raven AC? Do you use it with or without the mat?

Just curious - David

Theo,

Both Empire cartridges recommended by Raul. But honestly, I wonder when I will get a chance to listen.

I tried the Millenium. As stated by a few, it softens transient attack slightly. I have a feeling w. some cartriges it will work well.

I have had my TW Acustic Raven AC for almost a year now. I replaced an SME 30/2A. I was not really looking for a new table when I heard the TW for the first time. An audition at High Water Sound for some electronics lead to me selling the SME and ordering a TW, along with the Tron Syren. IMHO I feel without hesitation it was a bold move and something I do not regrete one bit, because I used the money from the sale of the SME help offset the cost of the TW and Tron combined.

I use a Schroder DPS arm and a Miyabi 47 cartridge. This runs into the excellent Tron Syren full function preamp. From there it goes to a pair of Lamm ML1 monoblocks to Merlin VSM-SE speakers.

I have the TW on a Minus K platform that isolates it very well and is a no maintance solution for ultimate isolation.

I use the Shun Mook Record clamp and at times the Audio Tekne weight aswell as their platter mat.

I am very happy with the sound I have now and it is the best I have had in my home. It is certainly a combination of things but the most impressive I think was the addition of the Tron Syren. The built in phonostage is simply amazing.

I feel going to the TW from the SME 30 was an improvement also. I feel as I have not given up anything sonically at all and gained in listening pleasure. I have one tonearm an the moment but will consider a second in the future.

Paul

Hi Pcosta

I think you've got a very fine system which I guess you have spent quite some time to get where you want. I would guess it sounds very delicate and musical. I have been very curious about the Tron Seven phonostage, but I suppose if you have an all analog system the best option will be an full function phono preamp if it is well made like the Syren. I read the 6moons review, and just the inside pics really tells the designer has a very high quality standard.
I find the Minus K platform very intersting. Did the Raven benefit a lot from the isolation platform?

Theo

Thanks Theo.....Jeff from HighWater Sound is coming to my home next Saturday to reinstall the cartridge. He has a surprise guest with him.....hum.....I'll keep you posted.

Yes Steve, I really had not enought time to enjoy the music when the stylus was broken. However, what little I heard was marvelous!!

Albert Portor said...the advancements in analog recently have been outstanding!!!

Rick (RWD)