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Title: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 29 Apr 2019, 04:35 pm
Making its' debut this coming weekend at the LSAF in Dallas. $2,295/pair including shipping to the mainland USA.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194059)

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194060)

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194062)
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: mresseguie on 29 Apr 2019, 04:53 pm
Rick,

That looks nice! :drool:

Is the outside veneer or did you use hardwood instead of MDF?

What size is the mid-woofer?

Specs?

Sealed or ported?

Michael
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 29 Apr 2019, 05:13 pm
Rick,

That looks nice! :drool:

Is the outside veneer or did you use hardwood instead of MDF?

What size is the mid-woofer?

Specs?

Sealed or ported?

Michael

All "sinker cypress" veneer, the true definition of reclaimed wood pulled from the waters where the log sunk many years ago. The woofer is 8" and the cabinet is rear-ported, tuned to a low frequency. I'm busy preparing for the LSAF and will try to get more info posted before this weekend.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: mcgsxr on 29 Apr 2019, 07:56 pm
Very beautiful Rick!

They remind me a bit of older Avalon offerings with the sculpted/ chiseled baffle.

Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: abd1 on 29 Apr 2019, 08:11 pm
Those are gorgeous. Curious to hear more about the design. I'm sure you'll post more when time allows.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 29 Apr 2019, 08:11 pm
Very beautiful Rick!

They remind me a bit of older Avalon offerings with the sculpted/ chiseled baffle.

Yes, they're probably the best known manufacturer for using facets.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: LesterSleepsIn on 29 Apr 2019, 09:41 pm
Very beautiful Rick!

They remind me a bit of older Avalon offerings with the sculpted/ chiseled baffle.

More beautiful work Rick. They remind me of my Epicos ... oh, I’m just bragging.


(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=194073)
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: RZSERGIO on 2 May 2019, 10:26 pm
Beautiful speakers Rick, I am sure they sound great too, good luck in Dallas!
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Phil A on 2 May 2019, 11:48 pm
Great looking speakers!
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 3 May 2019, 01:12 am
Yes, they're probably the best known manufacturer for using facets.

Except I am certain your designs measure demonstrably better than Avalon!

Best,
Anand.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: ColSanderz on 6 May 2019, 12:32 am
My first time posting in this circle :) but...

My friend and I stopped by Selah's room multiple times while we were there. Both offerings were easily our favorites of the show. I was really surprised by how effortless they sounded.

We also got to hear his Omaggio Line Array, and they were stunning full stop.

To be honest the only other system we enjoyed that much was the Volti Vittora, but they are more than 10x the price of the Ritorno!

I have been following Selah for a while but have never heard them myself. I am familiar with similar offerings though from the likes of Philharmonic and Ascend. I was really excited to hear Selah for the first time. My friend on the other hand had never heard of Selah, period.

Those two sets of speakers in Selah's rooms were so sensational, it really shook my friend's beliefs on what you can get for that kind of money. Funnily enough, my wife LOVED the look of the line array when I showed her a picture and said she'd love a pair sometime :)

Anyways. I wish I had been able to stay and talk more. I could've sat on that couch all afternoon! I've looking for a speaker for a 2nd system (for a while now) and I'm thinking the Ritorno will be it. It was that good. Just gotta approve it with the wifey first ;)
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Sibelius 7 on 10 May 2019, 11:06 pm
Hi Rick---Was curious about the specs for this lovely looking monitor--thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 11 May 2019, 01:34 am
Hi Rick---Was curious about the specs for this lovely looking monitor--thanks in advance.

Here's the information...

http://www.selahaudio.com/ritorno-1
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: charmerci on 11 May 2019, 01:41 am
Looks great!
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: ColSanderz on 20 Jun 2019, 03:58 pm
I was lucky enough to be able to pick up this gorgeous pair from Rick and opted to wait until the stands were also completed. Thought I'd post them here, they're even better in person. My wife wasn't able to attend LSAF, but fell in love with them when I showed her pictures. So I got them as a birthday surprise for her.

Kevin was nice enough to take an extended lunch and deliver them to my workplace (whom also graciously allowed me to make room for them so I could have a listening session).

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=195772)

They're bolted to the stands so they're not going anywhere. I especially love how the stands are faceted as well!

Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Nick77 on 20 Jun 2019, 04:57 pm
Stunning! Congrats!   :thumb:
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: pawsman on 20 Jun 2019, 07:01 pm
Rick, you outdid yourself on the Ritorno w/stands, stunning indeed!!
How would the Ritorno compare with the Tempesta MKII or Verita?

pawsman
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 21 Jun 2019, 02:53 pm
Rick, you outdid yourself on the Ritorno w/stands, stunning indeed!!
How would the Ritorno compare with the Tempesta MKII or Verita?

pawsman

Closer to the Verita but actually more linear in the off-axis response.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Tyson on 21 Jun 2019, 05:51 pm
Man, those are beautiful.  Cool room that they're in, too.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: poseidonsvoice on 21 Jun 2019, 09:45 pm
Very very nice!

Best,
Anand.
Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 24 Jul 2019, 01:07 pm
Now with matching stands...

(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=196934)

Title: Re: Ritorno
Post by: Rick Craig on 5 Sep 2019, 05:04 pm
Thanks to Norman Tracy for covering the Ritornos at the LSAF.

https://positive-feedback.com/show-reports/lone-star-audio-fest-2019/3/