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New Raven Audio CeLest Monitor coming this fall.

I spent over an hour on the phone with my friend James Connell just talking audio stuff and about life in general. If you ever get a chance to get Jame, Bryant or Raven Dave on the phone they are fascinating people and have accomplished such amazing things in the face of adversity and a pandemic.

SoI called to thank James for fixing up a Blackhawk 3.1 I bought on the used market that had some issues from the previous owner. We got to talking about the CeLest towers that I own and James dropped that they are coming out with a CeLest 2Way Monitor and it will be available in the late summer/early fall.
I told James I was really interested and would love to get pair to send to my son at Norte Dame (PHD Candidate). He said I will do you one better. He is going to send the prototype CeLest Monitor to live with me for a couple of weeks to review. How cool is that?

He asked me to run it through the full gambit of gear I have and share the result, well here.

So I should have them in a few weeks when I come in off my Central American Tour.

More to come.
128x128earlflynn
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jerryg123
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Reading the OP it sounds like he was to get the speakers you are writing about.
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arafiq
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My experience dealing with James is just the opposite. I’ve talked to him a few times on the phone and visited his house to audition a few amps and speakers. He was very nice, knowledge, and accessible. Maybe he was having a bad day? Whether you like their products or not, there’s no question their service is top notch. 
jetter
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jerryg123 & arafiq

Are you or have you ever been service members?  If not, you don't have a clue what it means to be dishonerable to one.
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jerryg123
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@jetter no but I was an Eagle Scout and my Grandfather was a Lt Col and my Father a Major. 

So I have a real good idea.

I am still suspect of the post.
erangel
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No funds were exchanged.  The intent of my post goes beyond economics, but to character.  To me and people like me, ethics matter.  The way in which James comported himself was dishonorable and reflects poorly on him and his company.  I think it is important for consumers to be made aware such unscrupulous business tactics in order to make a more informed purchasing decisions.  At the end of the day, James did in fact to me a "favor," he showed me his true character and those of Raven Audio before I made a purchase.
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