Motor Controller ugrade for Raven One Turntable

I guess I will still never get an answer as to why this upgrade to a motor controller had such a profound effect. And that is my only reason for commenting on this thread. To find out why so I can extrapolate to other systems. But alas, it was not to be.

Dev, Lewm sorry to have misled by my response to a poster who takes every opportunity available to make snide posts on TW Acustic threads. TW topics bring out a dark emotional side in these people. Sometimes I think its a “anything to get attention” thing.

I was anticipating the next snide suggestion in my post of using the SDS as a filter for the Raven one motor controller.

But hey, lets compare TW tables to Linn because they have so much in common.

As for upgrading the motor controller of the Raven One, I think of the significant differences in the price point of the One, the AC / AC3 and the Black Night. I don’t know how well the quality of the controllers follow the price points of the respective turntables but there is certainly very good possibility that the controllers up the line from the One are noticeably better than the controller that comes with the Raven One. I assume they are not the same if Jeff is selling this as an upgrade. Would most people agree with the “huge improvement” comment? Who knows, but don’t be thrown off your horse by a little sales pitch.
Terry

Manitunc, refer to the other thread titled

"Motor Controller effect on analog sound"

some interesting info. there.

Tdaudio, not a problem for me, I did learn some things from the info. provided in the other thread by members.

If any of you have met, know, or had stereo business dealings with Jeff at Highwater Sound then you are already aware that Jeff does not give any 'sales' pitches nor does he ever feed you bull$$!!. He is as honest as they come in the business and far more knowledgeable than most! He's genuine and the real deal; a true music lover, very experienced, patient, and generally concerned about making you happy and giving solid music and stereo advice. And, he sells top notch gear including the TW tables which are without a doubt some of the very finest tables you can buy. German craftsmanship at it's best!

Yes, I have heard this motor change demoed at Highwater sound in NY and yes it makes a noticeable hearable difference. BTW, VPI makes decent products too but none of their motors can hold a candle to any of the TW motors (and I actually own a VPI Aries 3 now myself).

Try the motor change; if you aren't happy with it I am betting that Jeff will take it back...

I agree, Jeff is a great guy to deal with. I met him a few years ago at RMAF. He has never pushed me to buy anything. I have owned several VPI tables, the last being a Aries 2. It was a very nice table, but not as good as the Raven One (in my opinion). The Raven has a blacker background due to the very quiet motor. I plan on trying the AC motor controller in the near future based on Jeff's suggestion. By asking this question, I am in no way questioning Jeff's knowledge or opinion of the AC motor controller/Raven One table. My only reason for asking this question was to seen if others had tried this and what differences they heard. Others may not care for the Raven tables (eveyone has a right to their opinion), but I have been in this hobby for 30+ years and I have learned to trust my own ears and take everything I hear from others with a grain of salt.