Apparantly the Raven is in a class by it self judging by all the buzz and reviews pouring out about it. I am curious about the speed accuracy and drive, when compared to alternative drive options such as direct or rim drive.
Clearly, the micro seiki influence and substantial use of materials such as copper makes a huge difference in the richness of the performance.
I am using a Walker Black Diamond with silver wire from the cartridge clips to the rca's with excellent success and performance. Even though, the Walker comes with a bracket for rca's on the back, Lloyd recommends running direct for best results.
I predominately have used straight line tracking arms, but am putting together a second turntable system with a restored Garrard 301, new ceramic bearing and customlayered base using german panzerholst wood,
which is renowned for its resonance control and a new Triplanar tone arm.
It will be interesting to see how good it is.
Clearly, the micro seiki influence and substantial use of materials such as copper makes a huge difference in the richness of the performance.
I am using a Walker Black Diamond with silver wire from the cartridge clips to the rca's with excellent success and performance. Even though, the Walker comes with a bracket for rca's on the back, Lloyd recommends running direct for best results.
I predominately have used straight line tracking arms, but am putting together a second turntable system with a restored Garrard 301, new ceramic bearing and customlayered base using german panzerholst wood,
which is renowned for its resonance control and a new Triplanar tone arm.
It will be interesting to see how good it is.