Raven vs. Verdier La Platine

I'm curious about the speed stability with these two tables as well. How often do you need to fine tune adjust the speed to assure that the table is maintaining the correct speed? Do you need to do it before every listening session? During sessions at all? Every few weeks or never?

I know that these are great tables, but I'm wondering if these are issues that all tables deal with even at this high level?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

I got my new powersupply upgrade for the Raven in October last year and have not had to touch it once since. Everytime I check it is spot on with 33 or 45 rpm. I did not upgrade it for lack of speed stabilty either.

No experience with the Verdier.

On my PV, the speed rarely changes. If it does, it's because the linen thread is starting to stretch. In that case, 2 minutes later, hey presto, a new thread is tied. I've used both the standard motor unit and the GT Audio battery PSU for the motor. The battery PSU does make a big difference. lowering the noise floor even more.

Charlie

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I check my Raven periodically and so far its dead nuts with 33 and 45.
The motor speed control is the best I've used so far.

The Verdier table IS a beauty to look at and I just found out there is a dealer to the south of me, I'll have to pop in for a listen.

My previous table and speed control were poor at keeping accurate sustainable speed for any length of time.

Thank you all for your comments about the speed controllers.

Pcosta, would you care to comment on any differences you notice between the old and new powersupply?

Topoxforddoc, thank you for your comments as well. I sure do admire the looks of the Verdier tables. It sounds like I couldn't go wrong with either of these brands.

Stiltskin, how long have you had your Raven? I'd like to have that speed stability you are getting. Would you care to share what table you used to have?

Thanks again.