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    Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences?

    Has anyone here had direct listening experiences with these reference models from Raven Audio or
    any others in their Elite or Avian line? I'm considering these models and have heard only great things
    from those who have heard them and in some cases written about them at various shows.

    Thanks in advance for your feedback!
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    If I remember correctly mep(Mark Pearson) did a review on a pair of their amps a couple of years ago and has had contact with Dave.
    And apparently did a second review last fall.

    https://positive-feedback.com/review...e-shaman-mk2s/
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by Jack View Post
    If I remember correctly mep(Mark Pearson) did a review on a pair of their amps a couple of years ago and has had contact with Dave.
    And apparently did a second review last fall.

    https://positive-feedback.com/review...e-shaman-mk2s/
    Jack,...thank you very much!
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    Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences?

    Definitely drool worthy.

    Wait, who’s that reviewer guy? Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences?
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Definitely drool worthy.

    Wait, who’s that reviewer guy? Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences?
    Somebody here said that he is a pretend reviewer so maybe he doesn't really exist.
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    Somebody here said that he is a pretend reviewer so maybe he doesn't really exist.
    Well for someone who may or may not exist, he sure wrote a nice review!

    We should talk...:-) !!!
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by SCAudiophile View Post
    Well for someone who may or may not exist, he sure wrote a nice review!

    We should talk...:-) !!!
    Thanks for the kind words. Feel free to send me a PM.
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by mep View Post
    Somebody here said that he is a pretend reviewer so maybe he doesn't really exist.
    The incognito reviewer ,

    nah but I happen to enjoy this persons reviews.
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    I heard Raven Audio amps at the Lone Star Audio Fest last year, in a few rooms.

    Very fast, very clean sounding, in the systems I heard them in. They didn't sound "tubey" at all.

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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    I have owned the Raven Integrated Reflection MK2 amp for over a year. First off the owner, Dave Thomson is an outstanding individual and is always willing to spend whatever time it takes to explain his products. I have the Raven in my great room and whenever anyone comes over they go right to the amp and ask what it is. It is definitely a talking piece. Mine is around 68WPC. I use the KT150 tubes for power. He has some of the best and rarest tubes available. It powers Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Homage speakers through a Lumin A1 transport and EMM Lab Dac 2x V2. The sound is large and sensational. I read a lot about all of the SS amps but I would not trade mine for any. Dave is also a Legacy Speaker dealer. He is at many of the major shows with Legacy. Raven is definitely an under the radar company. People don't know what they are missing.

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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by azchump View Post
    I have owned the Raven Integrated Reflection MK2 amp for over a year. First off the owner, Dave Thomson is an outstanding individual and is always willing to spend whatever time it takes to explain his products. I have the Raven in my great room and whenever anyone comes over they go right to the amp and ask what it is. It is definitely a talking piece. Mine is around 68WPC. I use the KT150 tubes for power. He has some of the best and rarest tubes available. It powers Sonus Faber Amati Tradition Homage speakers through a Lumin A1 transport and EMM Lab Dac 2x V2. The sound is large and sensational. I read a lot about all of the SS amps but I would not trade mine for any. Dave is also a Legacy Speaker dealer. He is at many of the major shows with Legacy. Raven is definitely an under the radar company. People don't know what they are missing.
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    Re: Raven Audio Shaman MkII Monoblocks (or other Raven amps), Silhouette Pre-amp (or others), listening experiences

    Quote Originally Posted by lordcloud View Post
    I heard Raven Audio amps at the Lone Star Audio Fest last year, in a few rooms.

    Very fast, very clean sounding, in the systems I heard them in. They didn't sound "tubey" at all.
    Thank you for this feedback!
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    Quote Originally Posted by CPP View Post
    The incognito reviewer ,

    nah but I happen to enjoy this persons reviews.
    +1 damned fine and real world reviews!
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