Raven 10.5"

After many years of inquiries about the perfect tonearm for TW-Acustic turntables, the answer is finally here: the perfect tonearm to match the turntables. The result is a product that reflects the philosophy behind TW-Acustic turntables: simplicity and user-friendliness.

From the outset, it was clear that this would be a straight, gimbal-mounted tonearm. The meticulously selected precision ball bearings are precisely adjusted during the production process to prevent any interference with the tracking process caused by static friction. To keep the effective mass from being unnecessarily high, the tonearm is primarily made of a special, black anodized aluminum alloy, which inherently guarantees the desired and necessary rigidity and torsional stiffness for a tonearm. Antiskating is sensitively magnetic and can be easily readjusted during operation.

The effective mass is approximately 14 grams, making it compatible with the majority of available MC and MM cartridges. This versatility is further enhanced by the three stainless steel counterweights of varying weights included in the package. This allows for easy balancing of cartridges weighing between 5 grams and over 20 grams.

The tonearm height can be adjusted on the fly using a completely backlash-free VTA riser. The headshell is not removable, but still allows for stylus azimuth adjustment. This means that any cartridge can be adjusted in all parameters! The current version of the tonearm uses Cardas internal wiring terminating in a DIN connector. A tonearm cable is not included, and the German distributor recommends using Cardas cables with a straight DIN connector to match the internal wiring.

Naturally, thanks to its four-hole flange mounting, the Raven tonearm can also be easily used on turntables from other manufacturers. A drilling template is available for download.

An acrylic alignment template is included. The arm comes in a sturdy plastic case along with assembly instructions and all necessary screws. Users of a TW-Aucstic turntable should use the corresponding TW mount for the armboard.