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Responses from david_chang

Dunlavy SC IV Speaker- Any Good???
Chorus i am sorry to hear that you did not proceed with the transaction. Let me share my recent experience…. I bought the Dunlavy Athena and shipped by air from the Netherlands to Singapore. Apparently this set was owned by the Dutch importer f... 
Best Arm for Raven One?
I am using the Dynavector on my Raven Two, not the 507 but the 501. Cartridge is ZYX Fuji low output. The arm looks intimidating, but it is quite easy to use. To my ears, the arm lets the cartridge shows its character (in my case, lack of). :) 
Allaerts down-repair or ??
I got my MC1B in June this year after a 16 month wait; I had to be very patient. Based on my recollection, the Dealer in Singapore mentioned the retip/ repair takes a few months. 
DynaVector DV505 is it worth the hassle?
I have the DV501, the earliest of them all, this was given to me by a friend last year. This is set up on the Raven One (separate motor) together with the Benz Micro LP. In relation to the set up, I was so surprised that set up was a breeze. This ... 
Brinkman Balance Comparisons
RickI am sorry to hear that. Hope you will get the retipped cartridge soon.I ordered the Raven One a couple of weeks ago with the Allaerts MC1B cartridge, waiting time is about three months. Currently, I am just patiently waiting..... I had space ... 
Brinkman Balance Comparisons
Rick (RWD)Do you have any update on how the Raven AC sounds after a month of having it? Many thanks. 
Raven One
DucatiriderThank you for the link, this helps a lot. I have the same issue as you, having a 50kg turntable and its dimension represents a challenge. The cabinet to house the turntable has not been made yet, so whatever I order will dictate the sha... 
Raven One
Hi emailists, in deciding to go for the Raven One, did you compare it with the Raven AC? I am contemplating between the two but will not get the chance to compare side by side. Many thanks. 
Brinkman Balance Comparisons
HartmutThank you for your response. You explanation on the difference in sound between acrylic and delrin has been helpful. I have the same observation as you in relation to the acrylic type of sound but do not have the opportunity on the delrin.A... 
Brinkman Balance Comparisons
RickI am currently considering the purchase of the Raven One; the website does not really describe in detail what the platter and the plinth is made of. Based on your observation and handling of the Raven AC, does there material look/ feel more li...