questions for TW Acustic Raven One owner


what is the characteristic of this table? in many of the reviews I've read, TW Acoustic tables seems to have a rich, dark, full sound that is very romantic and musical.
How does your bass sound? is it tight and punchy?

Please clarify if you're using a mat, as I think this is important info.

Thanks in advanced!

scar972
Quite interesting Jaspert

those are some very SOLID turntable choices,while I remember you were a vocal owner of the TW Raven 1.By no means am I questioning your choices,I am however, curious as to which of your current tables made you sell the TW? what strengths made you move forward

-braab
Scar,
My take on the sound of the Raven One is a bit different.
The caracterization of the sound as dark & thick is too superficial a description. This table presents vocal and instrumental music as fully fleshed out. The full and complete harmonic envelope is portrayed.As a former classical musician, the Raven one is the only table that truly portrays instruments and music as I heard it on stage from within the orchestra. Dark & Thick is a coloration. I hear the Raven as truthful to the real thing.
Obviously, the system and your musical tastes will influence your assessment. The Raven, to me, is a keeper.
Thanks for all the input guys.

Jdolgin, may I ask what's your system, what table did you have before?