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Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
Halcro, thanks for your interesting post. I wonder if you would get different test results on your Raven if you used one motor? Any thoughts? 
balanced output VPI
Mordonte, contact the mfg and find out what that switch does. I used a balanced Ayre phono pre amp with both RCA and XLR inputs. The single ended / balanced switch simply grounded the inverting (or negative) signal. So leaving it in the balanced p... 
Enter The Raven The GT and 10.5
Congrats. What cartdrige are you using? And what else did you hear on the 10.5 that you liked?Thanks, Terry 
SACD vs Analog
Abronfer, if you realy think you have the time and patients for a Turntable - go for it.I do not know enough about all the gear in your price range to be of real help. But would I think $4K for a TT, arm and cart can deliver a lot, esp if its used... 
Replace VPI TNT rubber belt with nylon thread
Doug, what issues did you have with string drive silk thread and dental floss. Did you spend much time with either of those or was it quickly obvious vs mylar tape?Thanks, TD 
Results from Eliminating Anti-Skate
Stringeen, I have run with out any anti skate for several years. FWIW, my sample size in not large. Two ZYX Universe Carts and a Tri Planer VII and a TW Acustic 10.5. But the Tri is a 9" while the the TW is 10.5"-ish. But I use no anti skate with ... 
Next Phonostage
Philb7777, a few years ago I started looking into upgrading my phono stage, at that time an Ayre P5x. I wanted a tube unit and I also wanted true balanced circutry. I had a short list with the Doshi and Atmosphere at the top.Then ARC released the ... 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
Pcosta, well said. 
Your worst gaffes
Posting on Audiogon after I have had four glasses of wine. 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
sorry that came up twice. 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
Syntax, sorry i nmissed the car selling line. You use to be a used car salesman. Now I get it. 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
Syntax if that is your response, its lame. Really? Address the points raise above. No more mis direction Take a couple of dayes, you may need it. 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
Philb7777, Maril555 thanks for getting this thread back on track. And yes I am having fun or else I would not be here.If you have not noticed, it seems like most TW threads turn into a battle ground. There is a contingent of posters that just atta... 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
Syntax who is holding you back from making the great motor/controller you lazy POS. The market is emmense, can't you see it. Go save us, maybe you can win a Nobel prize.Lets call a spade a spade, your whole gig is the "marketing" of yourself (the ... 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
Sksos1, that is an interesting thing to say.Did you go to a direct drive? Yes or no works for me.BTW thanks for the dealer disclaimer, not everyone represents themselfs honestly on audiogon.Terry