I compared Basis and Raven maybe a dozen times. Technically and sonically the Basis is a totally different league. The advantage (the only one) for the Raven is the ability to use more and longer tonearms. But it doesn't perform better with 4 Arms .
The Basis has not the colored Fingerprint that you have with the TW, no matter what you play. The suspension is a main advantage, you can hear it immediately when your Electronics is up to the task. Wow and flutter is a serious weakness for the Raven, it accelerates sonically everything, even Chamber music.
Don't get me wrong, I don't care for either, but there are indeed huge differences.
Both of these have been getting great press the last few years. Please share your impressions.
Syntax,
I am very interested in your comment, but a little upset by the part I highlighted. Do you think that the TW sounds light and/or fast? Because I can not imagine wow and flutter would be an issue with such turntables!
I'm also very interested in your comment, which TW model are you making reference too because there are numerous tables.
TW, there are several table models and all different. Which one are you specifically refering too.
Well, in short:
Explanations make no sense for me, I know too well, that owners of special products are completely immune to any kind of understanding. So I made a decision 2 years ago not to waste any time with owners of
- Air Tight Cartridges
- Burmester
- Koetsu
- Linn LP12
- Schroeder Arms
and TW products.
It's simply not worth it. For me. I want Performance. Design done right.
Educate yourself, read the technical description from Basis, what they are good for, try to connect this "knowledge" and you have your answers. You will find enough who will praise the products above. And good press. There is a owner for everything.
This is a forum to write positive about everything.
I would assume the design philosophy would translate into a similar sonic signature across the product lines for each brand.
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