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DeVore O/93 or PureAudioProject Duet15 for a First Watt SIT-3?

Hi
What do you think would be better for a warm organic late night listening (classic music, opera and jazz)?
Stereophile reviewed the O/93 as a perfect pairing with SIT-3 (even is SIT-3 prefers low impedance speakers).
Duet15 seems to me more sensible (97db vs 93db) (and Steve Guttenberg think are top).
My current speakers are 4ohms / 87db Avalon Indra, absolute fantastic at their 80db listening kingdom.

Thanks

ulul

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kennyc
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these DeVores actually missed or got completely wrong. 

This is incorrect, if so, why so much praise, so many sales, and few resales. This is simply that it didn’t meet a specific person’s preferences.

After demoing many speakers at major audio shows and showrooms, the O/96 are one of the most “musical” speakers. Very surprised to hear of purchasing dissatisfaction after bringing them home, would expect the buyer to know what type of sonic this particular speaker offers. If they were expecting end-to-end linear neutrality, they didn’t do their homework.

So no, these speakers weren’t “wrong”, but rather it’s the insufficient method in which these speakers were chosen.

kennyc
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...strongly considering a pair of Volti Rival SE's..

@fsonicsmith 

I have the Volti Rival.  At 100db, I plan to start my tube amp journey with flea watt amps. Greg confirmed 2 watt SETs are fine.  

@ulul 

Since the PAP is a more neutral choice, you may want to consider the Volti Razz.  Very efficient, open, fast, dynamic.  A clear window to the warmth of your amplifier.  Many positive reviews.  I heard them a few times at major audio shows.

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