If you want to fly with a Raven Nighthawk or Blackhawk you will need new speakers. No matter what James tells you.
May want to look at the Celest speakers from Raven. A friend has them with the Blackhawk and they rock.
Raven Audio and Beyond...
Hello,
I'm hearing from a couple of you all about the RavenAudio product line.
I'm fairly new into listening/building a system for audio.
My current plan/aim is to build components for "rest of life" usage. I'm not well to do and am looking into the Nighthawk and Blackhawk integrated tube amps.
Currently, I have a Bifrost 2 Dac, Rega P2 turntable and Dynaudio X14s running out a cheap integrated Pioneer tuner/amplifier.
As I've been considering my next couple moves, Integrated Amp and upgrade in speakers, I bounce between the "first" move being either amp or speakers.
Lots of folks mention speakers first, rest after. Since I appreciate the X14s for the limited sound, I wonder what kind of sense it makes to bump up the amp, integrate a couple subs and seek the "finish" speakers next. After that, play with the rest of the components.
Currently, the room we listen to music in is 12' by 25', open frame ceilings that are 8.5' high.
My questions are this:
What's your take on taking on the amplifier first, and setting up the rest after?
Am I going to notice the X14s responding well enough to help me learn more about the direction of my speaker choice later?
If I have some time before I can fully upgrade the speakers, would integrating a sub amp with the subs be a positive move?
FWIW, I plan to keep the x14s and other requisite equipment for the most part to set up/gift to others as I can. I am interested in long-term enjoyment for music I love and a love for exploring music yet to be heard.
Thank you
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Neither the Nighthawk nor Blackhawk will work for any speaker less than 90 db and 8 ohm. I know because I owned a Blackhawk. However, if you decide to get higher efficiency speakers, Raven is a very good and competitive option. It has a refined and sweet sound that will surely appeal to many. VTL on the other hand will drive those speakers without breaking a sweat. |
@tomic601 "You have lots of choices. Raven and Tekton are just two." +100 on this comment. These products are not singletons in their suits, they exemplify design principles and they have a happy synergy. But these qualities can be found in other brands and makers that aren't as "hot." Other posters will propose worthy substitutes for Tekton and Raven, I'm sure. In 3...2...1... |
Funny, i am running a full range 87 db efficient speaker with a 52 wpc tube amp in a big room..hence my question to the OP..how loud ? Advice without context is just about as bad as recommendation for gear never heard….or was it herd ? All good ;-) Carry on, enjoy the music. i have a hot date w Lucinda Williams and some warmed up 6L6GC My best to those with open mind…and ears, check ego at door James is what the Robot remembers mad parents..yelling.. |
@tomic601 man, I love your sign offs 😁 |
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