Owning an AC-3 I would have to agree with EBM that the table is very musical - as close to being in the room as you can get. Add to that the timing and nuance that the table presents and it is an unbelievable listening experience. I believe you will not find the Raven lacking in timbre either as the attack, decay, and color are fantastic as well. Enjoy your new table for many, many years to come!
Seeking turntable upgrade advice
My current table is a Scoutmaster with JMW9 sig tonearm and all the typical VPI upgrades; my cartridge is a Dynavector XV-1s.
I have been considering an SME table (and possibly a SME V arm) but I like the concept of adjusting VTA on the fly. Between that and wanting to use a Mint tractor (I understand SME arms complicate the measurements required to get a Mint), I decided to get a Tri-planar arm instead.
So, what’s a good table to go with a Tri-planar and XV-1s? Would an SME still be a good candidate? What about an Amazon Reference? Anything else?
Thanks in advance.
I have been considering an SME table (and possibly a SME V arm) but I like the concept of adjusting VTA on the fly. Between that and wanting to use a Mint tractor (I understand SME arms complicate the measurements required to get a Mint), I decided to get a Tri-planar arm instead.
So, what’s a good table to go with a Tri-planar and XV-1s? Would an SME still be a good candidate? What about an Amazon Reference? Anything else?
Thanks in advance.