Raven vs. Verdier La Platine

I'm curious about the speed stability with these two tables as well. How often do you need to fine tune adjust the speed to assure that the table is maintaining the correct speed? Do you need to do it before every listening session? During sessions at all? Every few weeks or never?

I know that these are great tables, but I'm wondering if these are issues that all tables deal with even at this high level?

Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

Thank you all for your comments about the speed controllers.

Pcosta, would you care to comment on any differences you notice between the old and new powersupply?

Topoxforddoc, thank you for your comments as well. I sure do admire the looks of the Verdier tables. It sounds like I couldn't go wrong with either of these brands.

Stiltskin, how long have you had your Raven? I'd like to have that speed stability you are getting. Would you care to share what table you used to have?

Thanks again.

Thanks Stiltskin. I hope you post somewhere on the forum your impressions of the 1/4" tape drive. I look forward to hearing more about it.

I just got back from AXPONA near Chicago a couple weeks ago and the most enjoyable exhibit to my ears, was using the J.Sikora Reference table for their source, feeding Doshi tube electronics, feeding the amazing Joseph Audio Pearl Graphene speakers.

That system was the best sound that I heard at the show no matter which genre of music being played. 

I am seriously considering the J. Sikora as my next and last turntable.

Best wishes,

Don