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questions for TW Acustic Raven One owner

what is the characteristic of this table? in many of the reviews I've read, TW Acoustic tables seems to have a rich, dark, full sound that is very romantic and musical.
How does your bass sound? is it tight and punchy?

Please clarify if you're using a mat, as I think this is important info.

Thanks in advanced!

scar972
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scar972 OP
231 posts
 
My arm also uses silver wiring plus my phono and cart is extremely revealing so I think the Raven One will fit in well. I do plan on adding the ttweights copper mat for some top end sparkle if neccessary.

Jaspert, what table did you end up going to?
david12
1,454 posts
 
I agree with the rich, musical solid sound, good base. It is certainly the best deck I have had in my system, by a good way and is here for good. I use an Ortofon 309D arm and either Koetsu onyx or Benz micro LP, both wonderful cartridges.
I am interested in comments about mats and clamps. I have'nt tried them, but was struck by the Stereo Mojo review of TTweight accesories on the Raven one, a while ago. If anyone else has advice on their merits, I would appreciate it.
jaspert
157 posts
 
I'm using a few tables at the moment including a modified Lenco,Commonwealth 12D3, Garrard 301, slate SP10 Mk2 and Micro Seiki RX-5000.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/Hi%20Fi%20and%20Horology/SPUAReedDelos.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/Hi%20Fi%20and%20Horology/MicroRX5000trioarms.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a52/jasnev/Hi%20Fi%20and%20Horology/Plinth/PlinthpostpolishSP10.jpg
braab8
56 posts
 
Quite interesting Jaspert

those are some very SOLID turntable choices,while I remember you were a vocal owner of the TW Raven 1.By no means am I questioning your choices,I am however, curious as to which of your current tables made you sell the TW? what strengths made you move forward

-braab
jdolgin
82 posts
 
Scar,
My take on the sound of the Raven One is a bit different.
The caracterization of the sound as dark & thick is too superficial a description. This table presents vocal and instrumental music as fully fleshed out. The full and complete harmonic envelope is portrayed.As a former classical musician, the Raven one is the only table that truly portrays instruments and music as I heard it on stage from within the orchestra. Dark & Thick is a coloration. I hear the Raven as truthful to the real thing.
Obviously, the system and your musical tastes will influence your assessment. The Raven, to me, is a keeper.
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