Upgrade from TW Acustic Raven AC-3 to what?


I have had the TW turntable (with 10" Da Vinci Grandezza arm and Grandezza cartridge) for two years. I have been happy with this TT and can live with it for a long time although i wish it wasn't as dark sounding, that the soundstage could be more spacious and the bass tighter. The upgrade bug in me is wondering for 50K ore thereabout, is there a TT that is superlative over the TW? One that would end my upgrading itch for the next 10 years?
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Showing 1 response by jfrech

Wow, first I have heard someone wanting more from this table. But hey, we all get the bug !

Some options:

1st is the new TW Black Night.
2nd is a SME 30/12 with V-12 arm.

However both of these may just give you more of what you have.

These tables may give you a different presentation, which seems like something you should at least audition:

1- Grand Prix Audio Monaco with Tri Planar or Graham arm
2- Technics SP 10 mk3, custom plinth, Pick your arm, I've heard it with the SME 312s.
3- Walker
4- Others (I have not heard) Criterion, Rockport, Da Vinci table (to match your arm/cart) and possibly the Brinkmann (given it maybe more nuetral).

Some other options for you might be just try a new arm and a new cartridge.

I am sure this thread will be a fun read as time goes on :)

Good luck, please post what you end up doing...