I don't have experience with any of those amps but do own the Raven Audio Blackhawk LE. I've owned tube amps from Dynaco, AES/Cary, Rogue, Cayin, Cary and Raven. The Blackhawk LE is my favorite by a considerable margin. It sounds superb, the build quality is exceptional and the support from owner Dave Thomson is by far the best I've had in 50 years of swapping gear.
Final Decision On First Tube - Help Please
I need help as a 70 year old trying to get into tubes for the first time. I took all your initial thoughts and came up with these. Thanks much.
AMPLIFIER CHOICES
To be used streaming Tidal through a Bluesound Node 2i with my Coincident Speakers described below. What amp is the best choice for a tube neophyte. Thank you.
QUICKSILVER - $2000 - NEW Push Pull
TRIODE LAB 2A3- $3000 - NEW SET
RAVEN NIGHTHAWK Mk 3- $3000 - NEW Push Pull
DECWARE SE34I.5- $1500 - NEW - SET
ICON STEREO 25 MK II - $1800 - NEW - Push Pull
ALMARRO MK II -$570 - USED SET ($900 New)
COINCIDENT DYNAMO MK II - $1200 USED SET ($1500 New)
LINE MAGNETIC 216 IA - $1260 USED Push Pull ($1800 New)
AUDIO RESEARCH VSI 55 - $1700 USED Push Pull ($3000 New)
Coincident Victory Speakers 1995:
Specifications:
Frequency Response: 36 hz - 40 khz
Impedance: 14 ohms (never dropping below 10 ohms or going above 18)
Sensitivity: 97 db @ 1M - 1W
Power Requirements: 3 watts - 100 watts
Dimensions: 42" H x 9" W x 14" D
Weight: 92 lbs.
Price: $4999 US /pr.
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