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TW Acoustic Raven owners

Hi

I recently got my Raven AC, and I already love my new turntable. It is definitly the greatest piece of audio gear I have owned or heard so far. Lately I've seen the Raven has popped up in a lot of threads on this forum, so I thought it was time to start a dedicated thread to share experiences with the TT.

My system is: TW Raven AC/Hadcock 242 SE arm/Empire EDR.9 cart/Whest Audio Ltd PS.20 + MSU.20 phono. I will soon get a Phantom arm which I will use with a Transfiguration Temper V cartridge.

When I mounted the Hadcock/EDR.9 on the Raven AC, I was not really expecting a lot, since both the arm and cartidge are very cheap. Well, I was wrong, and once and for all understood the importance of a good deck. The music flowed from a rock solid foundation and just nailed me to the listening chair. The soundstage is very deep and wide with delicate layering. The music is seamless and totally effortless. But what impresses me most is the ability the Raven has to draw me into the music and show me the heart and soul of the performer. Just beautiful.
I can't imagine how it will sound with the Phantom/Temper in place, but I suppose it will be another step up:-)

What are you're experiences with the Raven, and what arms/carts do you use?

Theo, Copenhagen
freshpuma
eps
50 posts
 
What is the current SRP of TW Acustic's Raven One now? Thanks!
emailists
607 posts
 
I think The Raven One is $5000 US if that is what you are asking. The price went up $500 becuase I think neither the manuf, disributor or dealers were making much on the table. If I had to guess I would say they all wanted to get a world class table table into the hands of working people (like myself) and broke the traditional markups to make this happen, and make it up on volume and good Karma. Luckily I got mine before the price increase - I just bought it on faith without even hearing it - though I did see it first and heard the Raven AC.

So even this $500 increase more than likely doesn't even bring it back up to what it should cost in the normal markeup of most equipment.

If you can afford the table and can pair it with one of the top arms, you will have a world class analog playback. Even if you have to get a cheap cart (or even the bundled arm they can package with the table) you can always upgrade those later at funds allow.
eps
50 posts
 
Thanks Emailists. I just wanted to confirm the price since I have read that it is likely to increase soon. So I suppose the price is still the same as indicated in the Stereomojo review. Thanks!
fjn04
1,339 posts
 
I believe the price is now $6,200. This was scratched on my
calender from a recent conversation w/ Jeff Catalano. This
would bring it in at around the price of a Basis 2500.FWIW,
I believe the AC is at $11,500. Probobly right around the
price of (yep), a Debut.
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audioblazer
321 posts
 
Hi Raven AC owners. Anyone change the stock power cord to the power supply? If yes, what PC are you using and what do you like about it? Wondering why should it make a difference at all. After all its job is just to powered the motor so that the speed remain constant, am I right? Your response is much appreciated. Happy listening
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