Blackhawk LE

Name: Raven Audio Blackhawk LE
Brand: Raven Audio

Raven Audio

Blackhawk Series

AmplifiersIntegrated AmplifiersTube Amplifiers

Estimated price (community-sourced)

$3,495

About the Blackhawk LE

The Raven Audio Blackhawk LE is a limited edition, all-tube integrated amplifier that offers a powerful sound despite its modest 20 watts per channel output. It features a tube complement of 2x12AT7 for the preamplifier stage, 2x12AT7 for the power amplifier first stage, 2x12AU7 for the phase inverter/driver, and 4x6L6GC power tubes. The amplifier is self-biasing, making it user-friendly. It includes six single-ended RCA inputs and supports both 4 and 8 ohm speaker terminals. The recommended speaker sensitivity is between 87dB and 96dB. The Blackhawk LE is praised for its silent operation, with no noticeable hiss or buzz, and is built with high-quality components such as proprietary RavenCap audio capacitors and antique NOS Allen Bradley resistors. It lacks additional features like a DAC or phono stage, focusing on pure amplification. The amplifier is hand-wired, a rare trait in modern electronics, and is highly regarded for its sound quality, often compared favorably to more expensive models.

Specifications

Key Specifications

Sensitivity: 91 dB

Impedance: 8Ω

Power: 20W

Frequency: 20-20000 Hz

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