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Raven Audio Nighthawk

So the scuttlbutt on the Raven integrated amps is pretty good. But just how good are they? Are they good when compared to other comparably priced tube integrateds? Or are they better than some heavy hitters?

I currently have a NOSvalves ST-45 amp paired with a Don Sachs Model 2 (latest version) preamp and I am extremely happy with this pairing. With that said, I guess there is nothing really that I'm looking to improve. But since we all know how this game goes, I just wonder how much better (or not) the Blackhawk III would be. Consolidating two pieces down to one chasis is an attractive idea too.

I would love to hear from you if you own a Nighthawk or Blackhawk or have auditioned one against something else. I know they offer a 45 day trial period, but from my calculations if I don't like it it will cost me close to 400.00 out of pocket once the dust settles. So I'd like to go into this with a warm fuzzy that it's pretty darn good.

Oz



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@yogiboy 

The guys at Raven should ship that amp to @millercarbon free of charge. He has been Hawkin’ Raven amps since he’s been posting here. He has probably given Raven more exposure to the many that have not known about Raven products!!

as i have expressed in other posts, i think this cuts both ways like a sharp sword...lol -- it amazes me mc goes on and on about raven but doesn't even have one 🙄🙄🙄

like having the idiot orange man with comb-over plugging your start-up's products, yes you may get a few hits but also a whole lotta hate...

but dave at raven is not mc... so we should be careful to distinguish between the two - hopefully raven can get supply chain, customer responsiveness, packing/damages sorted out soon and gets only reports from happy customers...
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When I see "idiot orange man" in a post I just smile and think about our new "leader of the free world". Embarrassing is too kind a word.

See how those sharp swords do indeed cut both ways..........
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haha ozzy well we shall see, we shall see... 

now back to our normal regular programming on hifi matters!! 
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I'm with you Ozzy.
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@ozzy62,
When I see "idiot orange man" in a post I just smile and think about our new "leader of the free world". Embarrassing is too kind a word.

Oz, Very well said. Lets stay on topic regarding Raven Audio.  We all recognize the deep political divide in this country.
 I was really looking forward to the  Osprey versus your seperates tube components . But I understand and respect your decision.
Charles 
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