I've heard most of the Volti Line going back to when they were made in Maine as well as most of the "still made in Scotland" Tannoys. All lovely but for less than your $16k budget and in a similar category I'd be looking at Devore O 96's.
Tannoy or Volti
I have a friend who has the Tannoy Prestige GRF 90 for sale he is moving out of the country for half price, he paid $29000 in around 2020 not made in China. I am upgrading my Forte IVs, I am also considering the Volti audio Lucera…anyone that has heard the Tannoy and any other suggestions which will be better would be appreciated….I have a few first watt amps and several tube amps…plus Jeff Rowland and Pass Labs amps..
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Thank you Charles. I’m thinking the same thing with Audio Note, all in with Soro amp and speaker upgrade. Just not sure I want to continue down that avenue and run into the same issue. Thank you for the Aric reassurance. It’s my first venture into this realm and I always second guess myself. I did notice that the Volti’s are 99db efficiency. That gives me even more room for greater volume and dynamics at lower volumes, hopefully! I need to listen to them for sure. Damn it’s a bit far but do not want to make a mistake. Thanks again and good luck in your search. |
I can't speak for the Tannoy but certainly can for the Volti. I see @charles007100 visited a local Volti owner and had a great experience, I am driving my Volti Razz with a First Watt F8 and have the Modwright LS99. tube preamp as part of the lineup. The pairing is superb. Do yourself a favor and contact Greg. He is engaging to talk with and a craftsman. I have also done the Pilgrimage to Baxter and spent a night on the shop floor camp cot - very comfortable. I listened to my Razz in Gregg's living room and we boxed them up and I left the next morning after an espresso with Gregg. Learned quite a bit as to speaker building and quality. |
Or hop on the motorcycle and make a trip of it! He has been very accommodating and helpful. It makes me want to go that direction potentially when you are dealing with someone like that. I got that same help from Aric. Made in the US, great customer service and genuinely nice people. |
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