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TW Raven One vs. Nottingham 294?

Okay... I will definitely purchase a turntable in May/June, and I need your advice, please. I do mostly classical music, along with a healthy dose of rock and jazz. I am interested in Raven One or the Nott 294. I'm attracted to the 294 for the included 12" Ace Space arm, and for the lower price. I've heard excellent things about it. But lately, I've heard remarkable things about the Raven One, too. I know that the tonearm will have to be purchased separately... but I understand that the Raven One can accommodate 12" arms, too... Obviously, the Raven One costs more than Nott 294, but does it justify its price differential? Or does Nott 294 offer performance near the rate of the Raven One? Your objective opinions will be much appreciated. Thanks. Caspermao  (Threads | Answers | This Thread) 04-26-08

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Click title to read one, or click date to read all below it. 04-27-08   I have heard the space deck, not the 294 and i have to say n ...   David12 04-27-08   David, thanks for your kind reply. i was wondering about swi ...   Caspermao 04-27-08   Caspermao, i agree with david12 in recommending the raven on ...   Inman29 04-27-08   I'm the guy inman29 is referring to (hi bill!) and from my p ...   Tricon_dave 04-28-08   Thanks for your great feedback, guys... very helpful! any 29 ...   Caspermao 04-28-08   I upgraded from an older spacedeck (with the thinner platter ...   Scompracer 04-29-08   Good to hear, scompracer. i have a feeling that, although ex ...   Caspermao 04-29-08   I believe the space 294 is a great value, especially if you ...   Scompracer 06-06-08: Jbcortes Picking up the thread a little bit late. I own a 294 and it seems to me it's the best value in the Nottingham range. Like Scompracer, I would recommend using a Boston Audio Mat and most of all, to not use the Space Arm, which is not very good (if still musical) and quite poorly made. Any quality tonearm will elevate the 294 performance to a whole new level. The table in itself will give you amazing back for your buck. Jbcortes  (Reviews | Threads | Answers | This Thread) 06-13-08   C: the raven ac was purchased by a friend who has upgraded t ...   Crem1 06-13-08   I agree with charlie (crem) - buy a raven!! why? it's a kno ...   Jhendrixfan 06-20-08   "if the n-a is soooo good why do they need to keep chan ...   Jbcortes 06-20-08   J: i have extensively listened to the raven and to a lessor ...   Crem1 06-20-08   Crem, i'm perfectly fine with your post and support of the r ...   Jbcortes 04-19-10   Look - nottingham has been in business for 30 years and they ...   Jhendrixfan 04-19-10   Definitely raven one! i had the pleasure of listening to the ...   Nolitan

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