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Volti Voyage - New Razz
I am not well versed in Razz history but to my understanding there have been at least two versions.  The first Razz speakers had the crossover adjustments inside the cabinet.  On the current version the resistors for the crossover adjustment are i... 
Cornwall IV vs. Volti Rival, Razz; Razz v. 1, 2, 3 -- what changed?
P.S. to my post above - not to sound like a fan boy but I do want to mention for those curious and looking at a Razz that Greg has a beautiful pair in mahogany ready to ship - nicely discounted due to a very slight suppressed "ding" along one fron... 
Cornwall IV vs. Volti Rival, Razz; Razz v. 1, 2, 3 -- what changed?
A bit late to this thread but timely based on the speakers I picked up on Friday!  I will post in the next few days a follow up to a thread earlier in the year when I was seeking "coaching" on high efficiency speakers for my system.  After listen... 
Speaker Pairing - First Watt F8
So..... this is an "update" from me as the OP re this speaker pairing thread and what direction I decided to go. Not sure about you but at times I am following a thread and ultimately don't know what final decision or direction the OP took.  I ha... 
Aurender A200 vs N200
+1 to what @ghdprentice has to say.  He was influential in my streamer purchase. I recently went through an extensive review and search process for a streamer and selected the N200.  I was patient and found a one owner lightly used N200 and its a ... 
Anyone hear the Van Alstine CA1 Control Amplifier or NP1 amp demoed?
I have been on AudioCircle the past few days as I am contemplating a Van Alstine amp.  I did a quick post in VA's circle and received some timely and well thought out comments/feedback.  Frank and one of his employees also chimed in.  I did see so... 
SS Amp Choices
Thanks all for your responses and recommendations.  I will have time to review them over the holiday weekend.  One other potential amp that a friend had brought up that is in the $ range for a lightly used amp - McIntosh MC 152.   @soix - I liked... 
Thoughts? - First Watt F8 / Vandersteen Treo's
Thanks Gents!  Always good to have someone smarter than me to run this type of information by.  Leaning towards the Volti Razz which seems to be one to the top matches for the F8.    
Buying Used Speakers
Timing on this topic and the comments are very helpful.  I am in the market for a new set of speakers and definitely going the route of buying used.  Its a plus to hear some of the suggestions that I have thought of, but there are quite a few new ... 
Opinions on PS Audio Direct Stream DAC (Mk 1)
@krelldog - what Yggy did you have?  Certainly seems this is a bargain for a quality DAC at this price point.    
Spendor D7.2 Pairing - First Watt F8
@wolf_garcia  nice set up!  I will get an XA-25 at some point in the future.  Concentrating on the speakers for now.   
Spendor D7.2 Pairing - First Watt F8
@doni @daledeee1 @bjesien - appreciate the thoughtful suggestions.  I have my eye on a pair of Volti Razz.  I would definitely look at the Forte IV's but they are to wide for the tight space on the right side based on furniture layout.  Plus the... 
Spendor D7.2 Pairing - First Watt F8
Thanks to all who responded!  Some fantastic suggestions and very helpful observations.  I am going to take a pass on the Spendors - they just don't seem to be a good fit with my F8 and I have a few other solid choices to evaluate.  My large room ... 
Spendor D7.2 Pairing - First Watt F8
@mlsstl - The room is large and a combination open kitchen/great room ( 23' X27' ) with 10 foot ceilings.  The speakers are on the back wall and either side of a fire place, around 12' apart.   Listening volumes are somewhat low - jazz, R&B a... 
Aurender n200, talk me out of signing on the dotted line
Great advice and info on this thread.  I obtained the N 200 a few months back and the "coaching" from @lalitk & Juan @blisshifi was spot on.  Happy with this in my system and both Conductor with Qobuz are bullet proof.  Can't wait to see the i...