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..

charles007100

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. 
My issue becomes, Louisiana is my last state to visit and it’s so close to Tennessee! How do I not extend the ride even more. Good problems to have. 

OP

Looks like you found the speaker you are going to enjoy, the Volti Razz. i have not heard a Volti, but its reviews are very good. 

if it were me, i would see if i can get to audition a Fyne, just to cover my bases. I know it quite difficult to listen to all speakers, but if you happen to find what you wanted, then stick to it. I used every opportunity to listen to gears in audio shows. So, i can determine what i want. it's not the end all, but to benchmark what I wanted. Hopefully the Volti is your end game. Then build the corresponding amp combination around it

@charles007100 

The larger Tannoy speakers have sounded pleasant enough when at their best- ability to play big, loud, smooth and midbass exaggerated.  What has been missing for me is that important bit of clarity and transparency that gives them an overly polite sound.  I did also hear an occasional ringing in the upper midrange frequencies with certain models.  Lastly the bass was never as well defined as I would have liked.  

The Fyne Vintage series are still super smooth and easy on the ears but the clarity was the first thing that hit me about them.  It gives them a more live, life like sound.  Personally I am not a fan of that vintage furniture look in a speaker but I instantly put that aside when I heard the Fynes.  Possibly the best sounding speaker of its type that I have heard except for the new greek symbol speakers (phi?) that I heard.  Those are amazing but super expensive.  

Volti Lucera guy here. Had Klipsch Forte 1 and Chorus II speakers previously. I ordered without auditioning, just going head first with a joyful faith that I wouldn't be disappointed...and I wasn't! The first listen, left me astonished at the fullness, balance, and dynamics...beautiful mids...the 2" throat is so sweet...horns thru these horns is mind-blowing... crisp highs, and solid, tight, chest thumping bass. Plus they are just fabulously beautiful! I ordered mine in Paduak veneer, and they were shipped to my door about 2 months later. My hi-fi jones is satisfied, every time I experience the Volti's. Very highly recommended! 

Some great recommendations here.  The Tannoys are pretty much obsolete.  There are way better choices, particularly Fyne Audio if you’re looking for a superior point source option.  I believe the Songer S1x is the best point source made.  
 

The Volti’s are a terrific option and a perfect step up from Klipsch.  Greg is a great guy and a true master craftsman.  I highly recommend visiting him, he’s only 2 hours from Nashville and you can listen to some incredible live music when you’re in town.  
 

Also mentioned are PureAudioProject speakers, the Quintet Horns would be a great choice for you as well.  
 

Lots of great speakers out there!