Tannoy and Shindo - A Match Made In Heaven?

Mike

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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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great write up Mike but you dont want to give paul a big head now. :D lmao!!!!!
would you consider the jump from canteburys to westies a huge one or just better?
keeping the size factor out of your opinion? thanks.
Paul glad you have found such a great combo, congrats my friend!!!!
 
Cool !
Thanks for sharing Mike.
It has been my opinion for a few years now that Shindo amplification can be wonderful with many other speakers than Shindo and DeVore ones.
But my little experience with the Kensington and the Mini made me think that the Prestige line of Tannoy's love power.
I am glad to read that the little Montille ( is that still Paul amp's? ) can drive the big Westminsters.
Can't wait to get my CCQs back home from their check up.
Shindo is pure Magic in audio. I miss mine big time.


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Petro85 said:
great write up Mike but you dont want to give paul a big head now. :D lmao!!!!!
would you consider the jump from canteburys to westies a huge one or just better?
keeping the size factor out of your opinion? thanks.
Paul glad you have found such a great combo, congrats my friend!!!!
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Thanks Steve. Just as with their comparative sizes - the difference is HUGE - and the Cants are no slouches.


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Mike Thank you for kind words . It's always nice to see you and pleasure to have you.

I'm so glad you enjoyed my system :) See you soon . safe trip back home.
 
Paul,

Congratulations on having a great system. You've gear swapped your way to heaven. I'd love to listen to it.
 
joeinid said:
Paul,

Congratulations on having a great system. You've gear swapped your way to heaven. I'd love to listen to it.
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Joe, You are welcome to come anytime My door is always open for you. Thank you.

Cucumber_jones said:
Great stuff. Interesting that your conclusion is a little different from your first visit!
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Chris, I think my Westies just got broken in and the CD player that I had wasn't a good match with my system before...Hope Mike chimes in :)
 
Well if this is the case I am super happy for you! This is great news. I would love to listen to this system some day. I bet it sounds as good as it looks.
 
Thx for sharing Mike. Congrats Paul.

What is the new CD player that you are using that has made a nice difference for you? Can't tell from your signature. Thx
 
Mike, thanks for the update on Paul's system. It must sound fantastic, as you and I have listened together and appreciate the same type of sound.

Paul, Congrats on your fantastic system :congrats:

I hope to hear it someday !
 
Someday I will make my way to hear Paul's system, Joe too! My West's are breaking in and I'm going to hear Shindo gear on the 21st and Line Magnetic next week. Lots of fun ahead!
 
I heard the Rogers briefly on Magico S3 (I think) and I thought it was really nice. The LM is an SET while the Rogers is a more conventional tube amp (not sure the best way to describe it) with triode and ultralinear mode. If you need the power for less efficient speakers, there is no question that the Rogers will be better. However, if you can get away with 24 wpc, in my mind, there will be no question that the LM will be more toward my taste. The LM has tremendous 3D, full meaty tone, sweet highs and amazing bass and fullness. There is an undeniable sense of ease with a big and wide soundstage that you can seemingly walk into. Vocals, especially female, to die for. With a little tube rolling, the LM gets better.

What speakers are you planning to use?
 
arthurs said:
Someday I will make my way to hear Paul's system, Joe too! My West's are breaking in and I'm going to hear Shindo gear on the 21st and Line Magnetic next week. Lots of fun ahead!
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Art !!! Finally !!! So glad to see you here. Welcome to AS.
 
Thanks Joe, that makes sense and wasn't a good comparison question now that I re-read it. Speakers are going to be Tannoy Westminster GR, have Raven Audio gear here right now, Melody 845 monos here, going to hear Shindo in Cleveland in a couple weeks, LM next week and getting Dehavilland KE50-A as well as Purity Audio 300B and Reference pre sent for audition at my place. Whew, gonna be fun and busy for a few weeks.
 
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