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Raven Blackhawk LE... am I going to be disappointed?

Only reason I ask is because it will be pushing Salk Veracity Ht2-TL’s...  Im coming off a Belles Aria, which was fantastic, but wanted to try something different.  My concern is the low wattage of the Raven and low sensitivity of the salks, but my Belles 75 watts sounded better than 3 other nice 225 watt integrateds.  
So, anyone with experience with the Raven Blackhawk LE pushing somewhat low sensitivity speakers chime in and let me know.  



b_limo
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b_limo OP
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Yeah, so these 20 watts are plenty.   So weird.  Who would have thought.  And yes, this amp is pretty cool.  Dont think its going anywhere except to Raven for some service, updates, upgrades.  Ravens customer service is awesome, and their prices are reasonable too!  
Anyways, more to come later
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You have enough power? Well, that's what Jim Salk said about my speakers, too. Need 100w SS or 30 watts tube, to start safely. Of a well made amp; because it doesn't come down to watts.

But he also mentions not to expect that much grip on bass, because that's not what the tube amps at that power will do. And MC said this too. I think that's all you need to know, OP. And trying different taps -- yes, yes, yes. You're on the way. 
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fiesta75"OP, glad you're evaluating the Nighthawk, enjoy? My question to the tube people, who drives their amplifiers into clipping?  Only the idiot (my word) drive their amps into clipping"

It is probable and likely that you drive you're amps periodically, occassionally and likely imperceptibly in to clipping most everyone does it with out being conscious or aware it is the logarithmic nature of the power required in a Music Reproduction System.
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