Brinkman Balance Comparisons

RWD - Have you considered the Titan-i as another cartridge choice? Lyra will subtract $1,000 off the Titan-i with your Helicon trade-in. I've been going through the same cartridge conundrums with my set-up. An Avid Volvere, Tri-Planer VII, and Helicon. If you like the Helicon, the Titan-i may be an excellent progression with a little less guesswork and a substantial savings. Richard

Hi Richard....Yes I have. However, my Helikon is quit good but I'd like a bit more warmth and roundness. Now, here come the part that I get so frustrated about. I have heard the titan in another system BUT it was another system and not mine. Therefore, what I was istening to was quit good BUT on someone elses system. I guess what I am saying is I am ready for a change.
As to price...I may be wrong but I believe cartridges have a very high mark up. I believe I can get a good price on any cartridge with a complete system (TT/arm/etc).

But Thanks for your commets and suggestions.....you are always helpful!

P.S. Anyone have a copy or link to the stereophile Michael Fermer review of the TW Raven AC?

Dynavector XV1-S, ZYX-3 or Uni. With that said, I believe the Tri-Planer, Phantom will do well to carry these cartridges (agree)?

Yes, they work very well.

Don't believe MF "formally" reviewed the Raven, sort of commented on it at length in the analog section of Stereophile and compared it by memory and across systems to some of the tables he has reviewed in the past. Pcosta here (owned the SME 30) and Kha probably have the most most current extensive experience to comment on the Raven. Maybe they could add agreement or disagreement with MF's assessment?