The OP is noticeably absent. The great and almighty MC has spoken. If the Raven is neutral, and he would know, maybe look to the Aerial Acoustic 5T or Sonus Faber to get the warm sound you desire
NO listening sessions posible , bookshelf for a Raven Nighthawk
I have never listening to tube gear until I recently heard a prima Luna pre amp hooked to a McIntosh Mc.252 amplifier , I like the sound much better than the same set up with a ss McIntosh pream. ( C42) . So now I would like to buy a Raven Nighthawk III integrated amplifier to use it at my office , the space is 3.5 x 4.5 mts, with a bookshelf full of books on the back wall . The music I like is mostly classical and Jazz , I am looking for non fatiguing sound , warm and not to analytic. Life is full of compromises and unfortunately there is no hifi dealers nearby and I cannot spent a lot of time looking for “perfect sound,". Given that I need a good pair of bookshelf speakers with sensitivity of at least 88 db that matches the amp. Budget around $4.000, with not only SQ but an appearance to mach and reliability . So far I have on my list : Tannoy mini anniversary . Triangle comete 40 th anniversary , Omega super alnico monitor, Fritz carrera Be , Sonus Faber sonetto II ; Salk Silk AT monitors and Exotica monitor ( humm too expensive but gorgeous ), I am open to more suggestions, would you help me with your advice ?
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We prefer God Emperor. https://youtu.be/U-1DY0OVvew?t=3174 |
Upss, my apologies for not being more active. I am no familiar with the “ rules of engagement” for this forum. Yes, I notice that MC gave his valuable opinion and I really appreciate all contributions . I enjoy a lot the process of buying a new piece of equipment, for example, I have been searching information for every speaker you have suggested , mainly reviews , that increases my knowledge ( but no my hearing abilities unfortunately ). Fritz and Salk speakers were unknown to me until they were mentioned in Audiogon ; fantastic ! Love the concept of a man doing everything in contrast to the big companies that have funds to do research and development. Last night I have another good feeling in these search . The primaluma pre-amp that a friend loan me , is connected to my McIntosh amplifier: I told my wife to spent a few minutes listening to ( a tidal master playlist fo classic jazz ), She is not an audiophile for sure, but I took her 5 minutes to notice something diferent and I was so surprised for her comment : " ….. that sound is like silk” , wow , now I know she wont complain when the Raven and chosen speakers boxes arrive home. By the way as you have notice I am not english fluent, I am an Urologic surgeon ( still very active ) living in a town in the Andes Mountains , Bucaramanga , Colombia, I know only two other audiophiles in our city to share the hobby , so , no, I do not have the experience you have even though I started reading , buying and trading gear at 15 years old. Thanks a lot , these forum is very interesting (and sometimes frightening ) |
Well I will update this post As someone suggested, I spoke with James ( Raven speaker designer ) and I ended up buying a prototype speaker he made ; is similar to the Corvus monitor , only with smaller woofers and cabinet. They are great and the synergy with the ampler is palpable. I have compared them with Audio Solutions Figaro B ( similar priced ) and prefer the Ravens midrange and sweetness. The Raven Blackhawk is marvelous I really like its sound. Great company . Thanks to all and Merry Christmas |
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