I can speak to the Raven Reflection MK2 integrated amp as I owned one for 3 years. Is it better than Luxman or Pass or Separates? One can only debate and 10 people would have 10 different answers. It also depends on the speakers, cabling, DAC etc.
The Reflection sound combined with my Sonus Faber Amati Homage Tradition speakers was just outstanding. Clear, concise, very open, excellent bass, quiet to start. I had KT 150 power tubes so I amped up the WPC. I like to listen at low levels and be able to hear the twang of a guitar or cymbal. I also like to occasionally play at 50% max power. My house shook.
Dave Thomson is the owner and he has some of the best tubes in the world. He has been collecting tubes for years. As a result, it is easy to tube swap. His customer service is outstanding.
Lastly, it really is a show piece. If I was going to go with an integrated, I would definitely buy a Raven again.
The Reflection sound combined with my Sonus Faber Amati Homage Tradition speakers was just outstanding. Clear, concise, very open, excellent bass, quiet to start. I had KT 150 power tubes so I amped up the WPC. I like to listen at low levels and be able to hear the twang of a guitar or cymbal. I also like to occasionally play at 50% max power. My house shook.
Dave Thomson is the owner and he has some of the best tubes in the world. He has been collecting tubes for years. As a result, it is easy to tube swap. His customer service is outstanding.
Lastly, it really is a show piece. If I was going to go with an integrated, I would definitely buy a Raven again.