Custom EL84 SE vs Raven Audio Blackhawk LE
The Blackhawk LE's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Custom EL84 SE's 93 dB and its power @ 8ω 20W against 2.3W. Both share impedance (8Ω) and low-frequency extension (20 Hz).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$3,475
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About the Custom EL84 SE
Aric Audio’s Custom EL84 SE is a hand-built single-ended stereo tube amplifier designed for high-efficiency speakers. It uses one triode-strapped EL84 per channel and is described as providing over 2 watts per channel with extended, tight bass and quick, pure midrange and treble. The amp includes onboard 4-ohm and 8-ohm speaker taps, a single RCA input, and an ALPS volume control, making it a simple one-box solution for efficient systems. Aric also notes a dead-quiet noise floor, overbuilt power supply and output transformers, choke filtering, film-capacitor noise reduction, Vishay resistors, Miflex KPCU coupling capacitors, and a toroidal power transformer.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 2.3W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 2.3W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Input Sensitivity
- 2.0V RMS
- Input Impedance
- 100000Ω
- Max Input Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 2.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 8Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 393.7 × 215.9 × 342.9 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 13.15 kg (29 lbs)
- Available Colors
- Padauk, Walnut, Curly Maple
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 93 dB
Impedance: 8Ω
Power: 2.3W
Frequency: 20-25000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions