PrimaLuna EVO 400 or Raven Audio Blackhawk integrateds?


Please chime in...to be paired w/ Focal 1038Be speakers. I'd buy the PL used and the Raven new. I never see the Ravens for sale on Agon...
larseand
I have a Raven Blackhawk LE and am in love with it. I've owned other tube amps, Cary Sli 80-F1, Rogue Cronus, AES/Cary AE-25, Dynaco, and the Raven is by far my favorite. But beyond the sonics, the support from Dave Thomson at Raven is the best you'll ever find. Plus, the 45-day, free in-home trial is something you won't get from many manufacturers. I"m sure the reason they can offer that is that not many amplifiers come back to them after the trial.
The only problem I see with the raven is not enough power for the Focal 1038Be. I second  mattmiller and speedbump. Get something that can handle those speakers. 
Reading djones comment, I compared the Raven and PL -- 20 wpc vs. 70 wpc. Seems like a mismatched comparison, at least power-wise. Besides stuff from Mac, Cary, a VTL IT-85 Integrated or a VAC Sigma 170i Integrated Amplifier would seem to offer closer comparatives.
I sold my PL Dialogue Premium, non HP looking to get the Focals to their potential...

What was it lacking? Did you try different tubes-KT88/150's?

Demo the amps. You're only out shipping for what doesn't make the cut. The PL will have twice the power.
Perhaps the Raven's "better" components/transformers will make up for less power but you will hear it as acceptable? 



tablejockey, good suggestion, Upscale has extended their audition period to 60 days and Raven offers 45 days. Valid point, 20 watts vs 70 watts. Perhaps I should consider the Osprey at 30 watts...