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Does it really get any better than the Raven AC ??

Just received my new three motor Raven AC from Jeff at Highwater Sound. SImply the best analog I've heard. The combo of Raven AC, Dynavector 507 mk2 and the Xv1s cartridge is remarkable. My collection never sounded this good. I'd encourge you to give the table a look if your in the market for something really special.

Fm540i in Chicago
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dgad
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I have mine on both Stillpoints and a stand. I spent the effort (it is so heavy) to remove the table from the Stillpoints and place it directly on the regular feet. The loss in detail and separation was significant enough to make the test last no longer than 1 side of 2 records. I then immediately placed the stillpoints back and all was well again. As for the stand, I am using a spring stand from Machina Dynamica. It has made a huge improvment as my room has a ton of bass so I need isolation. It allowed the turntable to go up a notch. I would say that SACD at its best is close to analogue. But prior to the TW is was equal if not better. Now, analogue is ahead by a small margin. This is when SACD is at its best.
dgad
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Fm,

I love the mystic compared to the Millenium. But that is me. But some say it depends on the LP. Also, the Harmonix clamp is amazing. I love it. Is it better than all the others. Not sure but it sure looks cool and is better than some of them.

Hey, and no mat at all is also excellent. The Mystic "sound" is very very close to no mat at all. The copper platter is that good.
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