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TW-Acustic Raven AC3 latest version vs older

There are allot of owners of this table and AC along with others whom I'm sure can chime in with information and findings.

My understanding is the latest version of this table has gone threw some changes over the years and at least one of these can't be applied if you have an older table. (bearing)

-CONTROLLER UNIT, latest had TW engraved in the face plate. I have read that some prefer the older version, care to elaborate further.
Also some are using the Black Knights, care to elaborate on the sonic differences.

-ARM BOARD

-ISOLATION FEET, anyone notice what effects these offer
also some have gone with the same ones used on the Black Knight

-MOTORS, I have three. I noticed viewing some other owners that the construction they seem to have less stainless steel base, anyone notice any diffferences sonically, if so what.

Some are using the Black Knights motor, what have you noticed to be the difference sonically

-BEARING, this is much more involved so not just an easy switch or ad on, my understanding you need a new platter etc. much more involved. The bearing is a different size and has isolation of some sort, tighter toilerances which in the end offers less noise.
If anyone has pictures or can elaborate better would be great and to see.
You can pm me personally if this is your preference.
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downunder
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I have the current AC controller version you mentioned. I have tried the Black Knight battery controller and in my system I preferred the AC version.

yes, the black Knight controller is blacker/quieter and a little smoother in the upper frequencies, it lacked the bass drive and dynamics of the AC. It also lacked the extenstion or air in the upper frequencies.
that lead to it being a bit boring and lifeless in comparison - not unsual for battery power devices.

I would like to try the BN feet, however - very expensive.
I am not sure what the standard feet are now for the AC, as the last feet were different again to my stillpoint copies.
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