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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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decooney
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@b_limo  Hey where is the Salk Veracity speakers for sale ad? Thought you listed them... 

Was looking to send the link to a buddy to buy them from you and put them with a pair of his really good tube mono amps.  
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arafiq
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@b_limo did you get your Tektons yet? 
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b_limo OP
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No tektons, raven went back.  Not sure why a sub out would be fixed and not variable...

anyhow, if it the sub out was variable and the raven had the crossover, i would have kept it.

Im keeping the salks thankfully.  I think I would have been disappointed with the finish and drivers on the tektons.  I more than likely would have liked the sound but...

anyhow, I have a kinki studio exm1 (latest iteration) coming on sunday.


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twoleftears
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Denafrips make a really interesting preamp + power amp combo for $2500.
decooney
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@b_limo Im keeping the salks thankfully.  I think I would have been disappointed with the finish and drivers on the tektons.  I more than likely would have liked the sound but...

Good for you and smart move.  Maybe its time for some worthy mono tube or ss amps with a good tube preamp to make those Salks sing properly. Check with JS he was testing different tube amps last time I corresponded with him. 

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