Raven Audio Nighthawk


So the scuttlbutt on the Raven integrated amps is pretty good. But just how good are they? Are they good when compared to other comparably priced tube integrateds? Or are they better than some heavy hitters?

I currently have a NOSvalves ST-45 amp paired with a Don Sachs Model 2 (latest version) preamp and I am extremely happy with this pairing. With that said, I guess there is nothing really that I'm looking to improve. But since we all know how this game goes, I just wonder how much better (or not) the Blackhawk III would be. Consolidating two pieces down to one chasis is an attractive idea too.

I would love to hear from you if you own a Nighthawk or Blackhawk or have auditioned one against something else. I know they offer a 45 day trial period, but from my calculations if I don't like it it will cost me close to 400.00 out of pocket once the dust settles. So I'd like to go into this with a warm fuzzy that it's pretty darn good.

Oz



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Oz, please let us know how the system sounds when you receive the Aric Audio Super KT88/150 SE.
Congratulations...

@ozzy62,
Personally I think you would be happy with the Blackhawk but I commend you for the upgrade to the Osprey.
I believe you are going to be even happier ;-)
Ozzy62, congratulations on your purchase, I think you are really going to like the Blackhawk Mk III. Please post your thoughts once you receive the unit and have an opportunity to evaluate it. 
Oz, thanks for the update.
I was looking forward to reading your thought regarding the Osprey.
@kingbarbuda,
Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Please let us know how the story progresses.