Raven Audio Tube amps

Hi willgolf, I have the Blackhawk from Raven Audio (since June 2015) and can report I'm very happy with the amplifier as well as with Raven Audio's owner,  Dave Thomson. Mine was an upgrade from my Denon AVR3802 system and my entry into tube which was something I put off doing for years, despite listening and research.

What got me was Dave's willingness to answer my questions, to accommodate a try-before-buy, and awesome service. I also like that it is manufactured in Texas. What nailed it was his passion for the product. I'm certain when/if I upgrade again I will go back to Raven.

I paired my Blackhawk with an NAD M51 DAC and still need to add a phono preamp. I have no hesitation in recommending Raven Audio to you.

Good luck!

I should add: I drive a pair of Energy CF-30 speakers with the Blackhawk (90dB) and a sub as well using the Blackhawk's sub-out.

It's way more powerful than my room and listening levels, but I suspected it would be. (20W in analog blows away the transistorized Denon 110W which is what I expected.)

I went the extra dollars for better sound. I chose it for its self-biasing design and like the integrated design.  Also the motorized remote volume control is cool.

Raven audio tube amps are some of the best I ever heard, I have the black hawk integrated amp. They are awesome, I heard them on many speaks before I purchased them and they drove every amp with no problem and the sound was incredible, the clarity and softness of the sound blow me away, and when I had friends came over they were amazed. They told me they are considering Raven audio tube base audio system.
which ever Raven audio system you decide to get you will be very satisfied with both quality, sound and customer service which I my say is outstanding .

My experience with Raven Audio...   I've owned the Raven Audio Spirit 300B monoblock amplifiers and the Silhouette Reference pre-amp for around 3 years - driving Volti Vittori horn speakers.  Even before buying the Raven equipment, I got to know Dave, who is one of the great guys in audio --- he loves music and strives to make products that maximize his (and his customers') enjoyment of music.  

II have not heard Raven's Silhouette's MK 2 amplifier but I think it puts out around 100 w/c.  I've heard the Wilson Sasha sound good with 100 watts per channel, but I certainly suggest you hear the speaker with whatever amp you may be considering before buying.  If you're looking for great sounding, reliable equipment with a guy who stands by his gear, Raven should be on your short list.

Good luck with your amp search.

Regards