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Seeking a new loudspeaker, horn, single driver, concentric or open baffle

My current system consists of the following:

  • 1. Martin Logan 11A Impressions (hybrdid)
  • 2. Bryston 4B3 cube3d power amp 300/channel into 8 ohms
  • 3. Rogue Audio RP-1 preamplifier
  • 4. Lumin U2 mini streamer with LHY linear power supply
  • 4. Weiss 204 Dac with Modwright power supply
  • 5. SVS 2 subs SB-2000

Looking for a loudspeaker that sounds rich, full bodied and alive at 50-55 decibel levels. My hearing just checked is within normal limits at 73. Above db levels of 60 is uncomfortabIe. Also purchased the Schitt Loki Max equalizer to counteract the Fletcher Munson curve but did not help. I have read about many speakers, such as the Volti Razz,  Lucera,  JBL 4349, JBL 4367, Devore 0/96,  and Zu audio.  Would any of my choices listed above meet my goals? Would appreciate any suggestions that as well.  The other issue is that I live on Long Island and not many dealers that I know of  have speakers on hand for audition. My price range new only is $12-$15,000.00. But at those numbers, want to hear first, before buying. Not willing to drive or fly to Tennessee to hear the Voltis. Am I asking for too much?  Appreciate any input.

 

 

 

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dseltz
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Here is my suggestion FWIW:

Go to Somerset NJ and check out Charney Audio. Top of the line Maestro or bottom Companion. Keep your SVS subs, a good match. If you like the sound, then:

Sell the Weiss. $2000 should be easy get for it. Agree, not warm at all. I owned one at one time. Purchase a APS Audio Transformers PS Audio upgraded signature series. A wonderful and warm DAC. And easily upgradeable in the future.

Sell the Bryson. Should get $4000 easy. Look at a SET amp. There are some nice Radu Tarta SET amps.  2A3, 45 type (to be transparent I am selling a Radu Tarta 45 as I upgraded to a custom reference Radu Tarta 45) both under 4000. or look for a used Atmasphere Class D. 

All in, this should put you at around 16K for the Maestro or a bit more for the Companion. 

Wonderful sounding at low levels, warm and easy to listen for hours without fatigue. I am biased as this is similar to my system. And Charney is an hour from NYC.

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