Raven Audio Tube amps

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

I shared the following in another forum:

If interested, here are the tubes in my Blackhawk (directly from Raven, not rolled):
1. Preamp stage, 12AT7: both RCA, left marking: 67 43, USA 6201; I think this indicates mfr'd in 43d week of 1967. Can only make out RCA on rightside
2. Power amp first stage, 12AT7: both GE, left 57 43 (and 188-5 marking?); right GE, 58 4 (1957 and 1958 resp, I think.)
3. Phase inverter stage, 12AU7: both Philips ECG/USA, both say JAN 5814A, right-side says 8813 APX

Power tubes, 6L6GC, made in Russia, (written in English), all say OTK 61, Front/right 1103, Front/left 1115, Back/right 1050, Back/left 1115. These aren't date codes as I bought the amp 6/2015

Any help in further translating this information is welcomed!

Adding: the two 6L6GC pairs are Winged C stamped =C= which indicate Svetlana/St Petersburg.

I can say also that Dave T has been unbelievable in helping me set up a total system.  His enthusiasm and guarantee almost make it a no brainer.  He really just wants you to have the best sound you  can have within your budget parameters.

Hello Willgolf, we have Raven Silhouette amps here at Legacy Audio in our studio and we have used them at shows.  They are top notch units really well built and provide plenty of power.  We most recently used them at an off site invite only show during Cedia in Dallas.  Amazing response by all who attended.  Setup was easy and they results were stunning!  Sound Stage is deep and detailed and the top end is creamy yet detailed.   Good luck!  By the way Dave is a great guy who will go the next mile for you.