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.
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.
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Thanks Ebm, hi Dev, The material for footers are carbon graphite. Got the idea from Boston Audio. But their tuneblock are a bit too think. If I will use them, I will also have the raise the height of the motors, doesn't seem a good idea. The armboards are made from Gaboon ebony. Doesn't sound as fast as aluminum, but more natural and killer for vocals. The arms are Grandezza with A-90, and Moerch DP-8 with Transfiguration Aria. While the Grandezza is the easiest to setup, the DP-8 is the trickiest. Ebony armboard |
Hi Dev, Just an DIYer. Here's an old pix with CA Ambient on top. I bought the Transfiguration Aria because it was on sale. Never heard any of its sibling. But my friend told me Temper is the best cart he has heard. To compare Aria with A-90, the Aria has deeper base, but I'm not 100% sure, cus it might be due to the Moerch DP-8. And I don't like to swap carts due to the delicate tonearm cable pins. But for overall tonality A-90 sound better. Rock Rack |