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TW-Acustic Raven AC3 latest version vs older

There are allot of owners of this table and AC along with others whom I'm sure can chime in with information and findings.

My understanding is the latest version of this table has gone threw some changes over the years and at least one of these can't be applied if you have an older table. (bearing)

-CONTROLLER UNIT, latest had TW engraved in the face plate. I have read that some prefer the older version, care to elaborate further.
Also some are using the Black Knights, care to elaborate on the sonic differences.

-ARM BOARD

-ISOLATION FEET, anyone notice what effects these offer
also some have gone with the same ones used on the Black Knight

-MOTORS, I have three. I noticed viewing some other owners that the construction they seem to have less stainless steel base, anyone notice any diffferences sonically, if so what.

Some are using the Black Knights motor, what have you noticed to be the difference sonically

-BEARING, this is much more involved so not just an easy switch or ad on, my understanding you need a new platter etc. much more involved. The bearing is a different size and has isolation of some sort, tighter toilerances which in the end offers less noise.
If anyone has pictures or can elaborate better would be great and to see.
You can pm me personally if this is your preference.
dev
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dev OP
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Hi Downunder, thanks for that information, funny thing is after reading brought back old memories when I had battery powered pces, I recall similar findings so in the end even though the option offered some nice benifits for me was not long term.

Hi Ebm, any comment in relation to Downunder's findings, you are using the BN controller unit.

What feet is the BN using that are so exspensive?

How old are your tables? my understanding a major change was the bearing.
ebm
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Battery is much better quieter depends on your system and ac lines. In my system its day and night.
dgad
782 posts
 
Dev,

Just sell your TW table and get the Black Night. You won't be happy till you get there. Ask 10 different people and you will get 10 different answers. So many of the changes are system dependent. But honestly some you will hear & some you won't. You are trusting other peoples systems, ears and when they did the upgrade. What if you upgrade the motor and not the bearing. What if visa versa.
ebm
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Be a sport order a BLACK NIGHT from HIGHWATER SOUND then you will have the latest and the best.
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dev OP
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Hi Dgad & Ebm,

thanks for the info.,I was just trying to educate my self and hoping others would chime in but this post has been pretty quiet.

I'm sure the Black Night is worth every penny of it's asking price but for now I would rather put the additional money I would pay for such into arms/carts combo's.
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