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TW Raven One owners- will this be it ?

I'm seriously thinking of going for it but just want to be sure that this is my last TT.
My wife has been complaining about my pile of gears in the attic which i really have to start disposing.
$6500 these days plus an additional $4k + for the arm is quite a chunk of cash. But got to enjoy it. I'm hitting 55 by December and gotta enjoy life!

My previous TT was the scout, Scoutmaster & the Aries 3. All good TT's but i think its time to move on.

On the other hand, there is a VPI Classic tempting me at $2500 clams. A few of my buddies up North swears by them.

So, what's it gonna be guys ?

Which of these two turntable will give me a more analog sound ? more weighty sound ?

Looking forward to some informative opinions here.

Raven One owners, any itch to upgrade to the next tt ?

How easy is it to set up & is this Raven finicky with ancilliary gears, carts, isolation stands, etc ?

Fire them up.

Dan
mid40sguy
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mid40sguy OP
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My wife gave me a go signal for the TW Acustic Raven One TT.
But on one condition, i have to buy her the sofa set she wants... ($3500).. ouch...
Well, thanks for the head-up on this R1 table.
I'll be counting the days before my unit would arrive...
A call to Jeff would be in order in the next few days.
Just got to have that time deposit expire before i can pull the trigger.
thank you guys!! i hope this is it!!

cheers...
hifitime
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ENJOY!!!♫
ebm
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Great wonderful sounding turntable great build quality1.
ebm
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When you hit LOTTO upgrade to BLACK NIGHT!!
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brucebraun
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Like like most older TT's, the Thorens TD 135 & 124 require correct AC power from your electric utility. If the local voltage is above 120VAC, it may not be possible to slow the motor to correct speed unless you buy a varistat. The old-fashioned varistats work well to compensate for too many/too few volts at the receptacle. They cost less than $100, used.
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