About to pull the trigger on Tannoy

Mark I noticed you were at the SSI in Montréal late March. Which model did Tannoy had on display there? Do you remember.Just wondering size and sound wise.

Also you remember what components they were using?

Thanks
 
Vancouver island vs the armpit of Canada. I'm jelous. At least here I have my wonderful family and friends, that fixes things.

BC is my favorite place on earth except maybe the Greek islands in August, but getting too old for that now.
 
RedSectorA said:
Mark I noticed you were at the SSI in Montréal late March. Which model did Tannoy had on display there? Do you remember.Just wondering size and sound wise.

Also you remember what components they were using?

Thanks
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Dan...Just come to my home with your sledge hammer.
 
RedSectorA said:
Mark I noticed you were at the SSI in Montréal late March. Which model did Tannoy had on display there? Do you remember.Just wondering size and sound wise.

Also you remember what components they were using?

Thanks
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They were in a really big room, using a stereo tube piece, can't remember what it was. The Canterbury's sounded pleasant, but nothing even close to what I heard at Paul's place I think the room was too big for them. The latest version of the Sasha was in the same size room driven by the D'Agostino pre and power sounding awesome.

My my guess is Tannoy sound their best near-field. Taking advantage of the Dynamics before they dissipate, plus the point source means you can be pretty close for a still very coherent sound.
 
Paul the sledgehammer for the wall or the speakers? That one was way too easy :)

I'll be there in 5 (hours that is) with the baby and 10 pound sledge, ok?

Seriously I suspect your decision is taken, well then congrats once again and enjoy in good health. May the speaker whore side in you be in your past so you can enjoy the music fully.
 
Mark Jones said:
RedSectorA said:
Mark I noticed you were at the SSI in Montréal late March. Which model did Tannoy had on display there? Do you remember.Just wondering size and sound wise.

Also you remember what components they were using?

Thanks
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They were in a really big room, using a stereo tube piece, can't remember what it was. The Canterbury's sounded pleasant, but nothing even close to what I heard at Paul's place I think the room was too big for them. The latest version of the Sasha was in the same size room driven by the D'Agostino pre and power sounding awesome.

My my guess is Tannoy sound their best near-field. Taking advantage of the Dynamics before they dissipate, plus the point source means you can be pretty close for a still very coherent sound.
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So the Westminster are even bigger, OMG!

Yes you are right they were in a big room and we're lush sounding, hence my comment previously of being my cup of tea. Your argument about room size Mark makes sense so I guess I'll have to drive to Paul home to have a listen. ;)

Interesting comment about the Dag's and Sasha II, I felt they sounded the closest to my sound system. I love the new Wilson sound, I guess it's the new silk dome tweeters
 
RedSectorA said:
Paul the sledgehammer for the wall or the speakers? That one was way too easy :)

I'll be there in 5 (hours that is) with the baby and 10 pound sledge, ok?

Seriously I suspect your decision is taken, well then congrats once again and enjoy in good health. May the speaker whore side in you be in your past so you can enjoy the music fully.
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Wall - 10 pounds will do the job

Speakers - way they built you need way bigger than that. oh don't forget you need few more men to help you ;)
 
RedSectorA said:
Seriously I suspect your decision is taken, well then congrats once again and enjoy in good health. May the speaker whore side in you be in your past so you can enjoy the music fully.
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I think you're right about the decision Dan. Paul, now the real fun begins with finding the right amp to go with them. :)
 
dlb2 said:
RedSectorA said:
Seriously I suspect your decision is taken, well then congrats once again and enjoy in good health. May the speaker whore side in you be in your past so you can enjoy the music fully.
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I think you're right about the decision Dan. Paul, now the real fun begins with finding the right amp to go with them. :)
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+1

Let the fun begin.

Oh and by the way we love you Paul.
 
I would love Paul to try some really nice 300b monos. But man, he could just stay put. The spkrs were singing on a single 275. Wonderful stuff.

And you never know he may not like the 300b's, he will loose some bass performance and probably gain in the midrange, so proof is in the listening.
 
Mark Jones said:
I would love Paul to try some really nice 300b monos. But man, he could just stay put. The spkrs were singing on a single 275. Wonderful stuff.

And you never know he may not like the 300b's, he will loose some bass performance and probably gain in the midrange, so proof is in the listening.
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Paul now you are in big trouble!
 
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