My Raven One sits on a Sistrum Stand SP-1. I added an additional upward brass point in the center which contacts the bottom of the bearing, allowing vibration to drain from it.
I originally had a smaller sistrum stand temporarily, and heard a remarkable improvement in bass definition and overall resolution (vs. the original Millenium feet). When I got the proper size SP-1 I heard even more of the same, over the smaller stand. It was almost like hearing the entire tonal range drop an octave, if that description makes any sense. This all sits on a 1" thick slate. I have never heard the Stillpoints, however.
Now please don't all hate me, but if things go as planned, sometime early next year the Table and Sistrum will be sitting on a Halcyonics active vibration platform!!!
I can't even imagine what an active vibration cancellation system will do for my sound quality.
I have done some other significant add ons as well that have taken an already amazing table to a new level.
The phono cart is the Strain Gauge.
My original plan was to take this nice, compact, reasonably priced table and add on all the best components I could.
I'm thinking that after the Halcyonics is added, (if it performs as expected) that I'll be experiencing a level of analog playback on par with the very best of tables that are in production.
I guess the only place to go from there would be the external motor option.
Needless to say, my DAC isn't even hooked up at this point.
I originally had a smaller sistrum stand temporarily, and heard a remarkable improvement in bass definition and overall resolution (vs. the original Millenium feet). When I got the proper size SP-1 I heard even more of the same, over the smaller stand. It was almost like hearing the entire tonal range drop an octave, if that description makes any sense. This all sits on a 1" thick slate. I have never heard the Stillpoints, however.
Now please don't all hate me, but if things go as planned, sometime early next year the Table and Sistrum will be sitting on a Halcyonics active vibration platform!!!
I can't even imagine what an active vibration cancellation system will do for my sound quality.
I have done some other significant add ons as well that have taken an already amazing table to a new level.
The phono cart is the Strain Gauge.
My original plan was to take this nice, compact, reasonably priced table and add on all the best components I could.
I'm thinking that after the Halcyonics is added, (if it performs as expected) that I'll be experiencing a level of analog playback on par with the very best of tables that are in production.
I guess the only place to go from there would be the external motor option.
Needless to say, my DAC isn't even hooked up at this point.