Raven vs primaluna integrated amplifiers


I have a pair of tannoy XT6F’s and I’m looking to pair them with a tube amplifier. I was originally looking at the primaluna evo 100 or 200 but the idea of spending that kind of money on a product made in China turns me off a bit. I recently looked into raven audio’s nighthawk mk3 and it’s definitely got me intrigued. Any thoughts or input on this pairing would be awesome. I’m open to other suggestions as well. I’d like to stay under $3000.
thank you
james1911

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I have no dog in this race (i.e., PL or Raven) as I own some of Steve McCormack's separates made many moons ago. I also cannot claim to have any Chinese manufactured products in my system as my Monitor Audio Gold's are made by a company based in England but manufactured in China. However, these speakers were purchased year's ago and before I fully understood China's policies and true intentions. I sincerely believe most people in China are good. However, they have been brainwashed by the CCP much like what NAZI Germany did to the people of Germany prior to WWII. My apologies for continuing this political rant on an audio blog but I feel very strongly about what is taking place in our nation and across the globe. People need to wake up and realize that if we fail to take action our children and grandchildren may one day be forced to speak Mandarin. The action I take is to support politicians who share my views and make a conscience effort to look at every label and first, purchase products made in USA and second, those not made in Communist countries. Purchasing anything "made in China" is the equivalent of feeding the monster that is going to eat you. God Bless America!

@tablejockey 
Never claimed the speakers were British...stated the company is based in England and has a manufacturing facility in China. These speakers are as Chinese as your PL equipment and that is okay...not judging anyone based on equipment owned. As noted, the speakers were purchased years ago and prior to my fully understanding China’s policies and evil ambitions. If it were today I would never purchase or recommend Monitor Audio equipment for this reason. Personally, I would forego a great value product and pay more for the same product made in the USA. However, I realize not everyone shares my views and this too is okay. This is what makes America great and I simply seek to defend the freedom we enjoy. Ultra sensitive...hardly. Ultra patriotic...emphatically!