If others say the RAVEN’s sound good, and you consider their built-in high pass filter to off-load the need to amplify low bass, you could be extremely happy, and if you ever want to try less efficient speakers, that out to self-powered sub will make a huge difference.
missing headphone feature.
In any case, you need to do some reading, asking questions, and specifically ask Raven for their advice as to which tubes to try.
Also, I highly recommend anyone with tube equipment to get their own tube tester, a simple inexpensive portable one, will give you confidence in what you buy, help diagnose any suspected problems, for the rest of your life! Just add it to your budget. You need it’s manual to know the settings for testing.
this ACCURATE 257 is untested, I have it, and it’s little brother 157, there’s not much to go wrong or to fix if needed, and I have the manuals for both if you find a nice one without a manual.
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