Prelude Reference vs Raven Audio Blackhawk LE
The Blackhawk LE's power @ 8ω is 20W against the Prelude Reference's 30W, its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 28 kHz, and its class Tube against A. Both share low-frequency extension (20 Hz).
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The Audiomat Prelude Reference is a French-made integrated tube amplifier using three 12AX7A and four EL34WXT tubes, rated at 30 watts per channel into 8 ohms with Class A operation up to mid-power. It includes five high-level RCA inputs, one tape output, two sets of speaker terminals for bi-wiring, a motorized ALPS volume potentiometer with remote control, and a chassis built for vibration isolation.
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The Blackhawk LE's power @ 8ω is 20W against the Prelude Reference's 30W, its high-frequency extension 20 kHz against 28 kHz, and its class Tube against A. Both share low-frequency extension (20 Hz).
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