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Hartvig TT signature vs TW Black Knight


Hi Everyone ,

I'm still hunting for my next turntable and above 2 tables are my top 2 choices left. I have heard the Hartvig TT signature with full upgrade options with battery supply for motor and copper platter upgrade last night at my friend's listening room. The Hartvig TT sig was using Phantom Supreme II 12" arm with DV xv1t cartridge , Goldmund Amp , and Tidal Speakers.

I was impressed with the very fine presentation of the HARTVIG and the super quiet and very very black background due to battery supply for the motor.The timing is top notch with a bit of correct warmness and resolution that is jaw dropping. The music is really alive in the listening room with no harsh or trace of fatigue in all frequencies.

I have not heard the black knight and can not decide to Hartvig without hearing or received any thoughts or comments for serious consideration for the difference of these 2 tables.

Your comments are very highly appreciated.
dreamauduio

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crossfire
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As an owner of TW Raven Anniversary (nearly BN table) I would suggest to compare the weight/composition of the platter and the torque from the 3 synchro motors at TW.

Engineering for BN is a top-notch and surpasses the Hartwig by a margin. You should try to listen BN/Anniversary with Dyna cart for sure to make the conclusions.
crossfire
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Dreamauduio, TW Anniversary has also battery-buffered power supply (kind of Black Night has).

The main difference to Hartwig - as I've already mentioned - is the more massive platter of copper, less prone to stylus drag. Because of that my choise was Anniversary but in the beginning I was also looking towards AC with 3-in-1 motors.

Got no idea how to compare 2 turtables in different systems though. Even the same Brinkmann Balance at the nearest dealer sounded very different 'cause of settings / carts.
crossfire
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Congratulations!

Welcome to Raven users "club" ! reference and very musical turntables..
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