Modified Lenco vs TW Raven

I had a Rega P3, VPI TNT (even tried the Teres Verus drive on it), Sony PS-X7, TTW Audio rim drive, Luxman PD121. I prefer my modified Lenco to all of them. It is the most accurate reproduction of sound and has the highest speed stability.

My Lenco only has the idler wheel, and 60 hz motor from a B-55. The stainless steel platter and bearing are from Mirko. I have Peter's PTP5 and a 3 inch solid maple plinth. Tonearm is the VPI JMW12.5, Denon DLS1. I have 2 platter matts from TTW (copper and an alloy one).

Have you brought your question to Lenco Heaven?

No not yet
I just wanted comparative opinions. Some says the 3 motors TW is in between a belt and an idler wheel in listening sensations and feelings. I don't know what it means exactly but try to imagine
Barba

Nice post Dorkwad. Salvatore loves the TJN.

I have 2 tables : a TW AC modded all the way to BN status minus the platter and BN feet and a Garrard 401. The idler drive 401 is no slouch and is IMHO superior to the TW. You can check my systems page for details on matching components etc
I reckon that a litmus test for any system is how well it handles piano notes. Last night I played side 1 of Keith Jarret's Koln Concert. I was amazed at how good it sounded on the TW. I have never heard it sound so real without any tinge of metallica. I than played the same side on the 401 and was stunned. The 401 was miles ahead. There was a delicacy to the notes and a sense of air.
I hope this makes sense.
Pradeep

Hello Sunnyboy,

Thank you for this interesting post. Maybe now I can make a better idea with a Nantais mkIII modified Lenco against my own Raven AC 3 (3 motors in a round shape and battery PSU).
These modified idler drive seems to be a winner against more conventionnal TT based purely on musical pleasure ?