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TW Acustic 10.5 and Graham Phantom Supreme II

I am contemplating (figuring out my funds!) on purchasing a TW Acustic Raven AC. First of all, if anyone is around the Tulsa, OK area and owns a TW Acustic Raven AC, please invite me over to listen!

My question to Raven AC owners who have tried both a Graham Phantom and TW 10.5 tonearm - what are the sonic attributes of each tonearm on the Raven AC? Which did you prefer and why? This isn't a 'which is best' question, but rather which one suited you more with the Raven AC compared to the other.

For background, I listen to about 60% rock/pop and 40% traditonal jazz. Very little classical. I use a Rowland Cadence phono pre.

Thanks in advance for any info and comments.
philb7777
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halcro
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What kind of optimist are you?
There may be no-one on this planet who has heard this specific combination (the Phantom Supreme II has shipped just a few examples)....and IF there actually IS someone......the chances of him also reading Audiogon makes your question ridiculous in the extreme.
But who knows........he may just live in Tulsa?
ebm
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Hi,Had Phantom 2 not Supreme TW ACUSTIC 10.5 had better dynamics ,faster bass,better, wider stage,better depth.TW ACUSTIC arm is made in house.I hace RAVEN AC1 with battery power supply from BLACK NIGHT.
philb7777 OP
401 posts
 
Well, gotta be optimistic! But not Tulsa optimistic that's for sure. Maybe I should rephrase the question: 'Those with a Raven AC that has tried both Graham Phantom in any version compared to a TW 10.5."

Didnt realize the Phantom Supreme II was that new to have only had a handful shipped. I have had one private email response of someone who has owned or demoed both, but certainly open to other's experiences if they are out there.
philb7777 OP
401 posts
 
Thanks for your response Ebm. That's the type of info and experiences I'm wanting to hear. Since all these products are hard to audition, especially in one's own system, Audiogon is a great place to get other's opinion and experiences.
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