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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.

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facten
2,971 posts
 
It's always best to have someone impartial conduct the review versus someone that has already made up their mind. All the best going forward with your business
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
@facten,
Your comments reflect many participants on this forum.
Sincere best wishes and success to Raven Audio and all audio equipment manufacturers trying to make it through challenging times.
Charles
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jond
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I'm glad Raven Audio took the time to post here,  I think a lot of folks in this hobby have no idea of the sorts of stresses and pressures businesses have been put under with Covid and it's various reverberations. Thanks to Dave for that peek under the hood so to speak and best of luck moving forward.
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Not surprised to hear what Dave says. Especially the part about way over 90% just enjoying the amps and never posting about it. Exactly what I thought. The people who do nothing all day but complain and criticize are few in number but travel in packs reinforcing each other. Well, that is what bullies do now, isn't it? Intimidate, tear everyone down. 

Stand up to them, they have nothing. Like the one who trashed Raven, that Dave has no record, never even heard of him. When confronted he disappears.

If only more would disappear, wow, imagine that.
devilboy
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@millercarbon 
If you're referring to me, I'm right here.

This is slowly turning childish.
 As I've said in numerous posts, I know there are a lot of people who like Raven and if they're having success with the product and the service, then wonderful. Enjoy.

However, if this is an open forum, then why can't a contrasting point of view be brought up? Not every thread has to gloat over how wonderful and amazing a product or a company is. Can't we be adults and just accept the fact that other people have different opinions? This is, for the time being, still America. 

Every word and every sentence I've ever posted on this thread was 100% true and from my own personal feelings about the product and the company. I'm not out to get anyone nor do I approach this with any kind of agenda.  



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