Cornwall IV vs. Volti Rival, Razz; Razz v. 1, 2, 3 -- what changed?


Looking for efficient speakers. I had the opportunity to listen to a Cornwall IV yesterday. It was run on nice tubes (Primaluna 400 EL34s) with a bluesound node streamer/dac.

QUESTION: I'm curious if anyone has compared CW IV with Volti Rival of Razz. Thoughts?

QUESTION 2: Anyone know what changed in the Volti Razz when it moved from v. 2 to v. 3?

Thanks

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I was close to buying a pair of Volti Rivals back in early 2022, but came across a great deal on a pair of KEF Reference 3’s.  Ended up buying a McIntosh 462 and it was an amazing pairing. Lived with that for 2.5 years (longer than I usually do before I move on).  Recently I wanted to go back to horns/tubes and I found a good deal on a used pair of Razz.  Tried several different amps, but I am in love with the sound I’m getting from my Art Audio PX-25 SET amp. I have two powered 15” subs and it all pairs wonderfully.  At some point I know I want to get a pair of Rivals, but I’m very happy for now.

I haven't been on Agon in a few weeks and come back to this thread. It's like a pimp beat down. What happened?

Hey everyone,

So, I’ve been wondering about Silverfox—remember him? The user who seemed to have an endless supply of enthusiasm about his speaker reports? His excitement was practically contagious! But then, poof—he vanished without a trace.

I can only come up with a couple of theories:

  1. AI Conspiracy: What if Silverfox was actually an AI bot designed to promote the company he was so ardently praising? Maybe he was too convincing, and now he's been deactivated for being too enthusiastic. “Mission accomplished, now shut down.”

  2. Home Drama: Or maybe, just maybe, his wife got fed up with his daily routine of sipping coffee and admiring his speakers. “Look, Silverfox, either you get a hobby or I’m tossing your speakers and computer out the window!” And thus, his computer—and his online presence—were no more.

But let’s not forget the third option:

  1. The Great Escape: Perhaps Silverfox has embarked on a grand adventure, escaping the confines of his audio chair and bass traps to explore the world. Maybe he’s found a new passion—like competitive duck herding or underwater basket weaving.

If anyone has any other wild theories or has seen any signs of Silverfox, let us know. Until then, keep your coffee close and your speakers closer!