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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



ozzy62
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chicagoblue1977
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I think that a lot of folks have lost sight of is, countries do not make products, people do. 
Also even though the product is made offshore and the companies offices are domestic, the products are sold and serviced by your local retailer that is employing local folks.

I deal with these COO issues with narrow minded clients everyday in my industry. 

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ozzy62 OP
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@t_ramey it is not an integrated. I have a Don Sachs preamp.

Oz
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charles1dad
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@ozzy62,
Congratulations on acquiring the Aric Audio power amplifier. A friend of my has their 300b SET amplifier. The amplifier and customer service he says have  been fantastic!

Oz, I believe the Auric Audio amplifier paired with the excellent Don Sachs preamplifier is going to work out very well.
Charles
devilboy
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Wow. Nice Ozzy. That combo should be lovely.
Nice to see you're keeping that great pre.
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jjss49
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nice ozzy

aric is another us based us hand-built maker of tube amps etc.... seems to have an outstanding reputation and a strong following from the good performance and value of his products

let us know how you like it...
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