Any experience with Copper Mat on Raven One


Hi Musiclovers!
Considering big brother AC having copper layer in its platter I´m curios how it would sound on a Raven.
I know it`s not a fair comparison with just a copper mat on top because AC platter has more of other material than copper/delrin.
Obviously there are more technical calculations and know- how brought into producing. But still, could sound improve?
I should direct this question to Thomas Wosnick himself, maybe they have tested already or even used same type of AC platter (obviously modified to suit) on Raven.
Hmmmm....
clabe

Showing 4 responses by clabe

Thanks guys, interesting.
I´ll try, never know unless you`ve tested.
As mentioned it´s a cheap test.

Have a nice weekend!
Hi!
Just got the Copper Mat, my immediate impression is similar to Islandmandan. Better clarity and bass slightly more distinct. I don´t think mat has affected speed stability. From what I know Papst motor is very strong (in general) and the belt is sturdy and won´t be affected by extra weight, on the contrary.
Bear in mind, this is my personal opinion.

I´ll be back after some more extensive listening if there is anything else to ad to copper mat.

Happy Listening!
Hi music lovers!
I´ve had the copper mat for some weeks and think I got a good idea of the sound. Immediately after putting copper mat on platter I noticed a more clearer sound over whole spektra and it still remains. Bass more distinct/firm, mids and highs clearer with more details.
Speed stability I can´t notice much difference, maybe on less advanced system there could be an improvement due to inertia of gravity (it´s more difficult to affect a heavier platter once it´s turning)
I´m satisfied and think it´s a cheap way of upgrading.
Besides, it looks more pleasant and the mat is tightly stuck on to the platter spindle with zero tolerance.
For 250 bucks it´s definitely worth a try, I got it for 139 bucks via auction on audiogon.

Many Thanks!
Hi again!
Trying copper mat with and without weight (the one that belongs to millenium mat) I prefer without.
Used to have problems with static discharge that sometimes could trigger relay in my preamp and no sound. I had to switch channel and back to get sound, bit of a PITA. Haven´t experienced after using copper mat (yet).
Due to it´s weight and close tolerances there´s no chance
mat will slide. It sits perfecly tight on Ravens One platter.
Definitely worth a try!

Many Thanks!