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TW Acoustic Raven owners

Hi

I recently got my Raven AC, and I already love my new turntable. It is definitly the greatest piece of audio gear I have owned or heard so far. Lately I've seen the Raven has popped up in a lot of threads on this forum, so I thought it was time to start a dedicated thread to share experiences with the TT.

My system is: TW Raven AC/Hadcock 242 SE arm/Empire EDR.9 cart/Whest Audio Ltd PS.20 + MSU.20 phono. I will soon get a Phantom arm which I will use with a Transfiguration Temper V cartridge.

When I mounted the Hadcock/EDR.9 on the Raven AC, I was not really expecting a lot, since both the arm and cartidge are very cheap. Well, I was wrong, and once and for all understood the importance of a good deck. The music flowed from a rock solid foundation and just nailed me to the listening chair. The soundstage is very deep and wide with delicate layering. The music is seamless and totally effortless. But what impresses me most is the ability the Raven has to draw me into the music and show me the heart and soul of the performer. Just beautiful.
I can't imagine how it will sound with the Phantom/Temper in place, but I suppose it will be another step up:-)

What are you're experiences with the Raven, and what arms/carts do you use?

Theo, Copenhagen
freshpuma
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
I am also considering the TW Raven AC and thought this would be a good place to ask this question. I am going from a Basis
2500/Vector 3 and obviously am looking for an upgrade as we
all are when we open our pocketbooks.

The first table in the 10-13K price range that came to my mind
mind was the Brinkman Balance. Just wondering if any owners
of the Raven considered the Brinkman as well. Anyone with
other top caliber tables such as Teres or Galibier , please chime in here as well.
123henry97
17 posts
 
You are talking about swapping chip !!.. ......I would like to have a question about the chip.

I received Raven AC around Jun 15, 2007 (couple months ago). Does my Raven AC has an update chip in it ? or How do I know what chip in my Raven AC ? Thanks a lot.
rwd
695 posts
 
Yes Henry. There is an updated chip in the power unit of the table. Get in touch with your dealer and he/she will assist you from there. If you purchased it from HighWater Stereo (Jeff) he is on top of this!!

P.S. Hi All....I got my emim fixed and then(believe it or not) one of my ASL Hurricanes went down. In the repair shop it went. Still without music!!!! OH MY!

Rick
dgad
782 posts
 
Henry,

I received my chip several months before you received your turntable. You have the latest chip 99%.
123henry97
17 posts
 
Hi Rick and Dgad,

It is great to hear that, So I don't have to worry about the chip anymore and just enjoy the music. Thanks a lot.
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