Raven Audio Nighthawk

Wow... You guys are going to think I'm making this up. 

I had exactly the same issue with Raven regarding the lack of communication AFTER I made the purchase. 

Unreal.

Wow. Nice Ozzy. That combo should be lovely.
Nice to see you're keeping that great pre.

A note to anyone considering Raven’s products after watching Millercarbon’s link to the video...
I watched the same video. I drank the same kool-aid. They are good salesmen.

@ozzy62 
At the time of audition, I was using a pair of Nola Contenders. They were rated EXACTLY where Raven recommends their Nighthawk... At 90db.

I had a Nighthawk and I couldn't return it fast enough. Like someone said earlier, from what I heard, it was way over-hyped.
I know everyone's ears and associated equipment are different, but it left me shaking my head as to what all the commotion was about.
A lot of people love their stuff and that's cool. To each their own.
I'm sure I'm in the minority here but the OP posted an inquiry so I'm responding.

@charles1dad 
Exactly. There are so many variables in this crazy thing we do, and that's BEFORE it gets to our ears. Not to mention after that, everyone's tastes are different.
Like I said, I know a lot of people love Raven's stuff.  They are very well respected in the community.
Problem is, sometimes it takes a lot of auditioning to get to that point.  
I'm also curious as to what Ozzy thinks of the Raven.

@ozzy62 
I know you wanted to consolidate and I understand the benefits. However from what I understand that Don Sachs preamp is a killer pre. Your amplifier looks attractive as well.
I'm curious to know how much you're gaining in the change, if at all.

@robertcropdust 
You say that Raven thinks the amp got damaged. When I received my Nighthawk it was not packed well at all. I even called them and told them that I was very disappointed at the packaging quality and effort, or lack there of, put into it. However, I think it's more of a tube issue than the amp issue. If the amp gets damaged, chances are you're going to have a dead channel or two not just a hum. Just my two cents.

You did say you had a crackle out of one channel. I also had a crackle out of one channel in my Nighthawk. Ha... funny.

You then go on to say that this would be fun and expensive addiction.

???

Sorry but how is that fun? How is it fun to purchase a brand new $3,000 amplifier and have issues right off the bat where the manufacturer thinks it may have gotten damaged and then you also have a crackle in one channel? 
Sorry, to me that is absolutely unacceptable and is exactly what I told James when I spoke with him regarding my disappointment with the amplifier. 

To me, that is not the type of fun I want to have, especially with expensive addictions.

Dave, I don’t want to hear anything about communications problems because of Covid.

I bought my Nighthawk two years ago.
After receiving the defective Raven, my phone calls were not answered for a long time. I called over and over and over and left messages. I did not get return calls.
I told James on the phone how unhappy I was about this and how unhappy I was about the packaging.

Like I said before, I know some people love Raven products but the whole experience left me with a very bad taste in my mouth.

I'm with you Ozzy.

@millercarbon 
If you're referring to me, I'm right here.

This is slowly turning childish.
 As I've said in numerous posts, I know there are a lot of people who like Raven and if they're having success with the product and the service, then wonderful. Enjoy.

However, if this is an open forum, then why can't a contrasting point of view be brought up? Not every thread has to gloat over how wonderful and amazing a product or a company is. Can't we be adults and just accept the fact that other people have different opinions? This is, for the time being, still America. 

Every word and every sentence I've ever posted on this thread was 100% true and from my own personal feelings about the product and the company. I'm not out to get anyone nor do I approach this with any kind of agenda.  

@charles1dad 
Thank you, Charles. I'm glad someone gets it.