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Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed?

Only reason I ask is because it will be pushing Salk Veracity Ht2-TL’s...  Im coming off a Belles Aria, which was fantastic, but wanted to try something different.  My concern is the low wattage of the Raven and low sensitivity of the salks, but my Belles 75 watts sounded better than 3 other nice 225 watt integrateds.  
So, anyone with experience with the Raven Blackhawk LE pushing somewhat low sensitivity speakers chime in and let me know.  



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mapman
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That does sound strange if the sub output level is truly fixed and not variable.  Too bad if so in that the built in high pass filter to the mains for use with a sub sounds like a nice feature to use with a sub. 
willgolf
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My Raven Reflection did not give off much heat.
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mapman
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One would expect more heat in general when the amp is working harder or playing louder and/or full range  into a tougher load.
willgolf
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@b_limo 
Did you talk to Raven about changing your power tubes?  I went from KT 88's to KT 150's on my Reflection to increase the power.
mofojo
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Thats not enough power for those speakers if you ever like high volumes IMO. May very well sound great at 75-80db. 
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