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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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dgad
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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.
dgad
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Dev,

Too many questions will get you too many different answers. I owned a MSL cartridge and didn't love it long term. Goes to show your own listening will say more (hopefully) than anything I or anyone else will say. Part of getting "there" (audiophile Nirvana or whatever it is) is the journey. And that Journey comes with mistakes and lessons and establishing your own personal likes and dislikes from experience. Analogue is more complex than you can imagine. You need to match all the elements. My recommendation for a great all around cartridge is a Titan i on almost any arm. For me a bargain for what you get. But looking on this forum you would think some others are better. I just don't agree with some of the opinions here. My point is you need to start playing around. Enjoy the journey.
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