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Questioning Tannoy, Tekton or other possible change.

Upgradeitis is setting in. I am wondering what I should consider first: speakers, amp, power cable or other?
Where’s the weak link?

Current setup:

Amp: Line Magnetic LM805ia (SET) with NOS tubes

Cables: Power: Shunyata Venom V10 NR, RCA: Cardas Golden Presence and Duelund. speaker cables: Shunyata Anaconda, Ethernet: Supra Cat 8, Tone audio EtherREGEN, DS220J Synology DS220+ NAS, 3x dedicated power lines (10ga)

Speakers: Tannoy Turnberry, DEBRA sub-array utilizing 2x SA1000 amplifiers

Streamer/DAC: Lumin S1, Shunyata Etron Alpha Digital power cord

I’ve been eyeballing the Tekton Moabs, but I’d rather not expend the energy/time/money if they are not a whole lot better than my Tannoy’s. Does anyone have experience with both Tannoy and Tekton? If so, are Moabs a worthwhile change, or stick with what I have? The other thing I wonder is if Moabs are ok for my 15x20 room with an 8ft ceiling?

Thanks!


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Review I read of Turnberry recommended putting them on stands to get tweeter to ear level.
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I’ve read in reviews the newer Turnberrys take some liberties with some components used like tweeter design for cost reasons and do not use the best in the Tannoy arsenal either past or present as do some of the higher models. Cheviot may be one of those, not sure.

Also I've read that amp used makes a big difference as it will no doubt with Tekton, and though flea powered SETs are not the best choice  for these Tannoy and most Tekton, moderate powered push/pull tube amps are.
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I predict both will perform similarly well with your amp but the difference in sound will be nearly as profound as the difference in aesthetics and which is better will come down largely to a matter of personal preference.

If its as simple as wanting something different, then the Tektons may well float your boat. Very different.....


I predict the bold and brash American-made Tektons will grab your attention compared to the more Britishly reserved and phase coherent Tannoys. Then the question will be can the Tektons retain it over time?

Personally, I always lean towards more phase coherent designs over time for hours upon hours of continuous listening pleasure, but that is just me.
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That’s where reviews both professional and by everyday users come in and help one formulate a better opinion than can be done otherwise.

No matter what, though, in the end it's still just an opinion.  If based on facts, it might actually be a good one.
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Opinions can be based on facts or not. Hearing a particular speakers is one very good "fact" to base an opinion on, probably the best, but not the only one, and even that is not fail safe.

If that were the case, nobody could ever reasonably decide what speaker (or any product for that matter) they might like and should try without hearing them first.

Also even after hearing a speaker, one can only offer an opinion. The speaker could sound totally different elsewhere and others might hear the same setup and will still likely form a different opinion.

Weird isn’t it? You just never know for sure until you do and everyone is entitled to their own opinion.  It's what makes the world go round.
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Well the Tektons will be different for sure. 
What is the goal of an “upgrade” for you?  

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