TW Raven AC or SME 20.12

Thanks very much for your thoughts. Yesterday , I have the opportunity to hear the TW Raven AC w 3in1 motor in my listening room using my mc anna cart vs my oracle delphi vi.

Initial impression was the huge prescense and finesse of TW raven AC. Delphi sound more dynamic and live but lacks the emotion or soul IMO. Another impression was a full body sound of TW Raven w TW 10.5 arm but experienced some tracking problems which i did not experience from my Oracle w SME V arm.

Proper Alignment of cart could be the reason for it. Meantime i also noticed that
i was listening to music without analyzing sonics. The TW keep my feet tapping on the floor but i also crave for the live sound presentation of Delphi VI w trans reference phono cable. Manitunc was right it sound different but not necessarily better or maybe I'm just enjoying a new sound for a while.

Aftermarket value of TW is also one of my consideration against the Delphi.
BUt at the end of the day the SOUND that makes me happy is the bottomline consideration for making a decision for these wonderful tables.

After few days of listening with the TW AC w Tw 10.5 arm we have concluded that heavy cart like the mc Anna 16 grams w tracking force of 2.6g is not compatible with 10.5 arm which was the source of tracking problems. We also beleive that Low compliance cart should be matched with high mass tonearm as a golden rule. Furthermore , the local dealer of TW acoustic has also confirmed this incompatibiliy.

We have put back the Mc Anna to my Oracle Delphi VI w SME V Arm but tried the Transparent Reference phono cable and everything comes to life in terms of resolution and dynamics. I also noticed that the transparent reference phono cable makes a huge effect withthe Delphi VI compared to the fixed & stock TW Ac phono cable. I am now looking forward to SME 20.3a or 20.12 or 30.2a table w SME V arm as my next short list.

Anybody who has experience or thoughts for this two SME tables sonic difference is highly appreciated.