Raven vs. Verdier La Platine

No Regrets
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.

No regrets
Going on to 7 months.
My previous table and motor speed control were the same brand.
Looking back I believe I just simply had a turkey speed control that slipped past quality control also to make matters worst the table came with a rubber belt.

TW Acustic do not use rubber belts to spin the platter, however I'm about to try 1/4 inch tape, some Raven owners are useing this now to good effect.

Thanks Stiltskin. I hope you post somewhere on the forum your impressions of the 1/4" tape drive. I look forward to hearing more about it.

I have the Platine Vintage, owned it for 10 years and have no desire of changing tables. But I'm heading over to my friend's place this weekend as he has both the Verdier and the Raven right beside each other. Looking forward to it.

Joe