Own a TW-Acustic Raven One?

Do you own a TW-Acustic Raven One? What are your impressions so far? What did it replace? How does it compare to the VPI tables; the Aries 3, SuperScoutMaster?

stickman45108-12-2008 5:13pm

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restock Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 831 posts 08-14-2008 at 03:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Stickman451, if you are considering alternative tables, take the DPS turntable into account as well. Different flavor than the Raven but equally good. Also, the Galibier and Verdier tables are impressive.
restock Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 831 posts 08-14-2008 at 03:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Restock The drive belt that TW use are not rubber. Apparently they are a mix of compounds specifically made for TW Acustics. Stiltskin, I guess DPS is sourcing their belts from the same place - from my examination they were awfully similar.
restock Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 831 posts 08-13-2008 at 05:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete First thing VPI need to do ,is get rid of the motors they use and especially the silly RUBBER DRIVE BELTS. Stiltskin,isn't the Raven One using a rubber belt as well? Can you run the Raven with strings or tape? The issues of belts is a controversial one. Both the Raven AC I heard as well as my DPS use rubber belts. The DPS has a different drive system with a friction bearing, that puts a constant load on the rubber belt and removes some of the belt problems. Otherwise, I agree with the above - I haven't heard a VPI that can touch either one (owned a Scout, heard Scoutmaster, Aries 3, HRX).

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