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Raven Audio Corvus Tower System speakers - An owners perspective
I have not been on audiogon for the last two weeks due to a major health issue which I have lost 90 percent of my vision.  I can't read anymore and I am using voice activation.  If there are mistakes please understandThe Reflection MK2 is simply o... 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
RIAA - I owned the Raven Reflection MK2.  You should love it.  I ended up putting in KT 150's as my power source and kicked up my wpc to around 63.  I also did a lot of tube swapping which was fun.  If you got 50% off what a deal.  Congrats on you... 
Getting the most out of streamed video: Netflix and Plex (with NVIDIA Shield Pro?)
Ok, great topic and timely for me.  I am building a theater room as we speak and will stream everything from Netflix, Showtime, HBO, Amazon Prime.  I will have a 4K projector either JVC 9 series or Sony.  I am Apple based.  What are the suggestion... 
Looking for an integrated amp around 4000 to 5000.
Like Millercarbon, I am a big Raven Audio fan.  Please check out their website and then call Dave Thomson.  He is a wealth of audio information and he has some of the best tubes in the world bar none.  There is also an integrated amp in various pr... 
How many people here generally buy used?
Even though I try to buy used, I mostly buy new.  I would be more apt to buy used speakers and amplifiers as I don't think the technology has changed that much.  The problem is what I am interested in generally does not come up in the used market.... 
Best bourbon?
Jefferson Ocean Reserve Cast / Blanton Gold 
Best bookshelf loudspeakers under 10,000 for the pair
I personally owned the Wilson Audio Duette 2's with a Raven Reflection MK2 integrated tube amp. Simply put outstanding sound.  You can get the Duette 2's used for 10k.  Sunny's audio in California has a demo pair available. 
Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?
Johnwahl --- speakers at $3K to fill your room.  How about PureAudioProject?    If you want big sound - Tekton. 
Wilson Audio for a 1600 sq ft space
For your room if you can get the Alexx for the same price as X2, go with the best.  When making a purchase like that you really need to compare the speakers side by side and make your own judgement.  By the way, I also have a Lumin X-1 DAC / Strea... 
Integrated amplifier help
If you don't think a Raven tube Integrated can work than you may want to consider Luxman or Gryphon.   
New speakers and guidance
jond - you don't want to know....they got my Amp also.  I ended up buying them a brand new Lumin because I was not going to give up my Lumin X-1.  Let's say they got a great deal but when you are dealing in the price point I was in sometimes you t... 
New speakers and guidance
Where do you live?  Do you have access to many audio stores locally?  I had Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Homage speakers.  I sold my house  and the new owner demanded them as part of the deal.  I went on a 4 month mission to go around the country b... 
Suggestions for Integrated amp.
Call Dave Thomson at Raven Audio in Texas.  They have a line up of integrated tube amps for anyones budget.  I personally had the Reflection MK2 tube amp and it was outstanding.  He is a wealth of information and is a true gentleman.  
Silverline or Sonus Faber
I have experienced both and in fact purchased the Silverline MS for my son.  Like SOIX I am not a fan of the lower level SF speakers.  I did own SF Amati Tradition Homage speakers and they were a great speaker but obviously a totally different ani... 
Time for the Dynaco to go, Affordable Integrated or Separates for Wilson's Under $2.5K?
With your budget just buy an integrated amp.  Like Millercarbon I am big fan on Raven Audio.....An amp for any budget.I did look at the sale going on at Underwood HIFI....based on what I saw you can definitely find something to meet your needs.Goo...