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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
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
dgad
782 posts
 
Audioblazer,

I have a response which will confuse you. My cousin use a Walker Motor controller to his Simon Yorke table. He uses a high end power cord from the Walker Motor Drive to his motor finding it improved the sound significantly. We feel it has to do with sheilding the power from the turntable and how it interacts with other equipment. I am using a Kimber cord from my EMM w. my TW and using an Elrod w. my EMM. I never really tested.
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audioblazer
321 posts
 
Tried asking Thomas of Raven AC but the answer I got was ambigious. Anyway Jeff Catalano told me Thomas used WSS PC fr Germany ( goggled but cant find the PC) and he uses Harmonix X-DC studio to good effect. Other than what Dgad mentioned I m just curious why PC of power supply affects the sound of the Raven, Happy listening
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