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TW Acoustic Raven owners

Hi

I recently got my Raven AC, and I already love my new turntable. It is definitly the greatest piece of audio gear I have owned or heard so far. Lately I've seen the Raven has popped up in a lot of threads on this forum, so I thought it was time to start a dedicated thread to share experiences with the TT.

My system is: TW Raven AC/Hadcock 242 SE arm/Empire EDR.9 cart/Whest Audio Ltd PS.20 + MSU.20 phono. I will soon get a Phantom arm which I will use with a Transfiguration Temper V cartridge.

When I mounted the Hadcock/EDR.9 on the Raven AC, I was not really expecting a lot, since both the arm and cartidge are very cheap. Well, I was wrong, and once and for all understood the importance of a good deck. The music flowed from a rock solid foundation and just nailed me to the listening chair. The soundstage is very deep and wide with delicate layering. The music is seamless and totally effortless. But what impresses me most is the ability the Raven has to draw me into the music and show me the heart and soul of the performer. Just beautiful.
I can't imagine how it will sound with the Phantom/Temper in place, but I suppose it will be another step up:-)

What are you're experiences with the Raven, and what arms/carts do you use?

Theo, Copenhagen
freshpuma
dgad
782 posts
 
There was a new motor controller provided free of charge. It was basically an update. Not sure when it was released. I do know Thomas was providing them via the dealers to people. Jeff in the US was taking care of his US customers. It is a simple swap of a small chip in the power supply. Both Thomas and Jeff are two of the most attentive people to customer needs.

I will add for anyone who hasn't tried it, behind the turntable on the Raven AC just under the platter on the aluminum part is a screw. I attached a grounding cable from ground directly to the turntable. This is due to excess static that is in my environment. It made a huge difference. Most people don't know that the turntable itself benefits from grounding.

Audioblazer,

As I understand you are not in the US?
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audioblazer
325 posts
 
I meant we cant expect perfection from the manufacturer.
Thomas has emailed me and I m sure it will be sort out soon. Unfortunately have not heard from dealer after 6days.
freshpuma OP
45 posts
 
Hi

Nice to hear Thomas is taking care of business:-)

Interesting about the grounding Dgad. I have some hum, so I will try it out.

Theo
kha
57 posts
 
Hi,

well I received the motor upgrade as chip replacement.
The swap of this chip is really easy.

regard kha
rwd
695 posts
 
I had my chip swapped also when Thomas and Jeff were here. Believe it or not, I seem to have heard the difference? Can't listen to music yet...one of my emim's on my Infinity's blew. But it will be replaced tomorrow.

Dgad, Thomas and Jeff never suggested the ground option. I guess cause my TT/motor are dead silent?

Rick (RWD)
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