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

Seems like @b_limo is enjoying trying all these things out. Not sure he really wants to cut to the chase, assuming he knows what it is he is seeking prior to hearing it. Can’t blame him. New toys are fun! I’d play more myself if I had the time.

Got the Kinki EX-M1 in my system yesterday.  Friggin fed ex smashed the crap out of it.  Filed a claim, we’ll see what happens.  Unit is working properly, I believe. Ran hot today but its hot here and Im pushing my speakers pretty hard for 4 hours now...

both knobs on the front are loose / smashed inwards.  I can’t believe how fed dx treats our equipment.  Ludicrous.  
Sounds pretty special though.  The imaging, separation within the soundstage, image depth and width, black background, zero distortion, detail, pretty amazing.  The bass is stupid, the mids and voices just float eerily in space, and the highs are there but not offensive.

The Raven on TMR is the one I had. I bought it from them.  Great sounding amp but with the sub out issue and cosmetic issues, I didn’t want that to be my most expensive purchase ever, so I opted to buy a pristine Kinki and then have Fed Ex drag it behind the truck for 1500 miles

Sorry to hear of damage to unit but it appears to be phenomenal even before burn-in...

Wig

Ugh! That is a shame. But even beat up it sounds wonderful?
Perhaps when you get that mess straightened out and hopefully receive another that the FedX gorillas didn’t throw around like an old tire, it may sound even better!
Please keep us updated.
I believe the Kinki to be my next eventual purchase.

Wow that stinks. 
I agree with @twoleftears buy a Qualiton.