Reed tonearm w/ Raven One table-how's the match ?


I soon expect to go for a Raven One, but it's tough deciding on an arm for it. Currently own an SME IV.Vi, but want easier adjustability. I'm considering the Reed 2A or 2P with cedar wood and the C37 Finewire in copper with Eichmann Copper Bullet plugs. My listening preference is mainly orchestral music.I do like a slightly soft edged, warm/dark sound and don't mind giving up a bit of top end air but wish to preserve presence from instruments at the rear of the orchestral soundstage. For any of you who have this combo,what say you? Too much warmth interfering with what I'm looking/listening for or not? I have Dynavector XV-1S and Benz Ebony LP cartridges,reasonably neutral Ear 88PB preamp,Air Tight ATM-3 amps,Dunlavy SC-4 speakers.
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Showing 3 responses by rockitman

The Reed 3Q will be my next arm in addition to my beloved Clearaudio Universal arm.
06-29-11: Mikelavigne

in fairness to the Reeds, the Talea is more money; the Reed is still the best arm i've heard other than the Talea.

Hey Mike, can you better describe/quantify what you like better in the Talea arm ? What kind of wood did you use for the wands on the Reed's ? What is the wood for the Talea ? Does Talea offer different kind's of wood for their wands ? TIA.