Raven Audio Nighthawk

@millercarbon,
I’m in no position to "rule" on anything concerning this thread or forum and nor would I want to. This is an open forum discussing audio/music topics so it’s subjective by default (And that’s perfectly fine). There are many knowledgeable and experienced contributors here and I’m grateful for their presence.


Given the quality and diverse audio experiences shared by participants there are going to be differences of opinions and perspectives. In my opinion this is good. I can understand one’s enthusiastic support for favorite ( In some cases anticipated expectations) products owned that perform well.

I just find the redundant -monotomy of posting of the same brands pointless after a while. So for me this is an example of hyperbolic posting. Again , this is just my observation that I chose to express openly here. By all means people are free to post what they champion. Some here will applaud this approach and others will grow weary. At this point most of us get it, Raven and Tekton. I’ll say it again, home audition of audio products is the best way to judge them (When this option is available). What alternative method is superior to actuality hearing a product?

As mentioned earlier differences of reactions and perspective is the expected result on an open forum such as Audiogon represents.
@ozzy62 congratulations and I believe the higher level intergrated amplifier makes the comparison to your fine separate components even more compelling.i truly anticipate your listening impressions.
Charles

The beauty of going Osprey, it opens the door Dave Thompson's stock of NOS tubes. I am not into tube rolling. But only because it is such a crapshoot. With an Osprey you have access to Dave and his knowledge of tube selection. There may not be anything like this anywhere else. I'm sure you learned talking with James they can talk you through any changes that may be needed to run some of these tubes. If that is what you have in mind, well good for you!

Charles, God you really are insufferable. If you don't like it then do like I do when I see your name, and don't read it. For your own sake though please please please do try and develop a sense of humor.

@ozzy62 

What were the factors that led you away from the Blackhawk to the Osprey?

Well the extra power is something that I don't need, but is nice to have "just because". And I understand that Raven is able to better balance the output tubes in the Osprey to match perfectly. I can only imagine the result is better sonically, even if only a little. James didn't try to hard sell me on the Osprey, but sort of led me down that road. And I was a willing participant.

Oz