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Synergy. One of the hardest things to get right in high end audio. Often, pairing great brands together doesn't always work. Yes, working with your local dealer is also another short cut to synergy, but all too often, us audiophiles like to experiment on our own, before occasionally stumbling on a pairing that works.
I've had the pleasure of hearing Paul's Tannoy Westminister/Shindo system twice now. Both times, I've come away with such love for this combination. Paul's addition of a new CD player has also allowed his digital to work more synergistically with this great combination.
The Tannoy WestMinisters are now rated at 20 watts per channel minimum (instead of the previous 50). I've heard Paul's Westies with other amps and to be honest, there is just no comparison to the Westies/Shindo combo. Despite others who are financially motivated, I have no financial interest - only an interest in telling what I heard.
Listening to this combination gave me goosebumps - and this rarely, if ever, happens. It produced the closest absolute sound I have ever heard. The way this combination reproduced the ambiance of live venues was the best I have ever heard. I would consider this combination one of the top 5 I've heard, and maybe top 3 - and this is versus MBL, D5, Strads and other world class speakers you can purchase new today. One could argue that when considering gorgeous looks, efficiency, price, etc....it's easily in the top 2. All you need is a big room!
And yes, since I tell the truth, the Westies do things - many things - better than my own Strads. That's a fact Jack.
Paul's system must be heard.
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I've had the pleasure of hearing Paul's Tannoy Westminister/Shindo system twice now. Both times, I've come away with such love for this combination. Paul's addition of a new CD player has also allowed his digital to work more synergistically with this great combination.
The Tannoy WestMinisters are now rated at 20 watts per channel minimum (instead of the previous 50). I've heard Paul's Westies with other amps and to be honest, there is just no comparison to the Westies/Shindo combo. Despite others who are financially motivated, I have no financial interest - only an interest in telling what I heard.
Listening to this combination gave me goosebumps - and this rarely, if ever, happens. It produced the closest absolute sound I have ever heard. The way this combination reproduced the ambiance of live venues was the best I have ever heard. I would consider this combination one of the top 5 I've heard, and maybe top 3 - and this is versus MBL, D5, Strads and other world class speakers you can purchase new today. One could argue that when considering gorgeous looks, efficiency, price, etc....it's easily in the top 2. All you need is a big room!
And yes, since I tell the truth, the Westies do things - many things - better than my own Strads. That's a fact Jack.
Paul's system must be heard.
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