Raven vs. Verdier La Platine

The UK importer of Verdier and Raven is one and the same GT Audio. I don't want to misquote him, but since he has taken on TW, I don't think he has sold a Verdier. The latter is still a good table, but TW is better value and superlatively built. I bought the Raven one and it is one of 2 items in my set up which is not changing any time soon.

Dear Uru975: At this TT quality performance level IMHO I think that it couldbe a little more important which tonearm/cartridge combination could go with those TTs.

Both TT are first rate and maybe you could ask your self which one has a best after sale service, dealer support, user friendly?, warranty and the like. In the other side a comparison between audio items always is system dependent and according to the system owner priorities.

I think that you can't go wrong with either, which one do you like it more?

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.

I have PV, but have heard the Raven many times at Graham Tricker's home (GT Audio). They're both excellent TTs. I bought my PV about 5 years ago and it has the GT Audio Battery PSU (top upgrade), Schroeder Model 2 and an Allaerts MC1B on it. Am I going to change now? No. I'm very happy with my TT combo. It makes great music and you forget about the equipment. That, folks, is what it's all about.

Best wishes,

Charlie

I dislike these VS threads but what can you do...

I agree with Raul.
With so many great performing tables today including modded vintage.
My choice last year for a new table ,arm and cartridge was a difficult decision with a budget of $14,000 less phonostage.

Verdier tables have changed little in their 20 plus year history and are certainly a great choice as are the Raven line including others.

Stiltskin I basicly agree with you but have not heard either, hence my question as to what others have heard.
It was Raul's kind comment that made everything quite simple. To paraphase: Given the level of quality just look for what you get in backup, home install(?), warranty etc. That eliminated every question but choosing one that I like and going from there.
Thanks to Raul's many other writings, as well as many others on here, the next big question becomes the cartridge tonearm interface. But that's for a latter time.