Fezz vs Raven


Hello all. I'm starting to look into adding a turntable to my system. I would like to pair said turntable with an integrated tube amp.  I want to get a set up that is good enough that I won't be looking to upgrade in a year. A Michell Technodec paired with a Fezz Evolution Titania was recomended to me by the gentleman at Auralhifi in Denver. Thinking is that that turntable and integrated tube amp are of high enough quality that they'll provide a listening experience that'll be hard to beat and keep me satisfied for years to come. Maybe not reference level but damn good. At the same price point as the Fezz is the Raven Nighthawk.  Both have good reviews and seem solid. Does anyone have experience with these brands?  What are your thoughts?  My speakers are 95db sensitive with active woofers so won't take much to drive. Thanks for any input. 

sandrodg73

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Thanks for the links pindac.  I guess I never thought of tubes as a fire hazard. I'll definitely look more into that. 

Yogiboy, I'm not sure on the phono pre yet. I'm considering getting the NAD M66 or Anthem STR pre.  Both of which are supposed to have good phono stages. Or is a separate better?

I'm all in in tubes. Not worried about fires, but I do appreciate a potential safety risk being brought to my attention regardless of how unlikely. 

Thanks all.  I was hoping that someone had 1st hand experience with Raven or Fezz.  Maybe the lack of familiarity with the products by the members here is a sign......

Thanks much Everyone for taking the time to respond. I kinda like what I'm hearing about Raven in the last few post.  USA built definitely a plus for more than one reason.  Big question....how important is the phono pre?  If I buy a nice Raven or Fezz, or whatever tube amp and a $300 schitt pre will the $300 pre bring out the magic in my amp of choice or do I need to spend up to match the amp?