Is RAVEN TABLE that good over sme or Walker?

I don't understand you question. I haven't compared it to SME or Walker but it does have tons of PRAT. That is for sure. What is the question re: Vibraplane?

HI

I ordered mine in the summer and got it in Sept, it was delivered as promised on time.

I think it has better PRAT than the SME tables that I have owned. It is very quiet in my set up now, it would probably benefit from a platform like the Minus K or Vibraplane, as any table would.

It uses a highly polished inverted bearing with little maitainance after the initial setup.

I have only heard the single motor version in my setup and at Highwater Sound, so I cannot comment on the three motor version.

Hi,
well I owned an SME 20 a long time ago, but I sold
it before I purchased the H&P Ulysses and then I went
over to the Kuzma Reference with an Airline TA. After hearing the Raven-AC at the AAA-Show in Germany I ordered
one and I'am very happy with it.

regards
Karl-Heinz

I guess I'll just pile on... I would take the Raven over the SME any day, but compared to the Walker, I'm not sure if there is a clear, uncontested winner. Both tables have sounded wonderful everytime I have heard them. I have heard the Walker three times at different shows and numerous times in the home of a friend, the Raven I've only heard at shows. Shows are a very difficult to get good sound, but the Raven sound great with the Schroeder arm and ZYX cartridge.

If I had the money burning a hole in my pocket I'm not sure which I'd buy, but I guess I'd lean towards the Raven. Alles Klar?

Hello,
I have heard the Walker and the SME at shows but not with the Raven AC. I purchased a Raven AC in May '06 with a DaVinci arm and London Reference cartridge, I would not trade it/them for any other set-up. The Raven AC outperforms the other two mentioned 'tables without the complication of suspension or gimics.