Tannoy Stirlings on the way!

Well, I just purchased the Sterlings. Loved the sound and the craftsmanship. Haven't gotten them home yet. Will get back to all.

Yes, right now enjoying the Sterlings as played by the Aric Audio Transcend with KT120 tubes. 

I should add that my choice on the Sterlings was driven not only by sonic criterion. I love the way they look and that they have a very sturdy grill that snaps in place to protect drivers. I have 3 grandkids that live with me half time. Ages 5 and 6.  

 

I am very interested! Going to audition the Sterlings next Tuesday. My room is currently 12.5 x 14.5'. Should I make the purchase I will play with placement and tilt, possibly make my own base if needed.
 

+1 pehare. Thanks muveling.

I have not played with rake angle. I will continue to increase toe-in a little at a time. My listening comes in sessions, as such is an experience in itself. 

I am looking forward to you thoughts on your Sterlings once you’ve had time to get acquainted with them. Was thinking of pairing with a Pass XA25. 

Well I haven't un-boxed the speakers yet. Have one at home, picking up the other soon (small car). I will share my thoughts after a solid listening session. My Tannoy dealer is 200 miles away. I have in the past listened to much larger models, however thought the Sterlings were the best fit for my room. Have always liked and currently use stand mounts. The Sterlings do not take any more floor space and I was looking to go in a different direction. The Tannoys are more that a great sounding speaker, they are beautiful.

Currently I am using a BEL 1001 MK5 amplifier, itself driven by an Aric Audio Special all tube preamp. I am considering the purchase of a tube amplifier or possibly going back to an integrated. If I were to stay with a SS amp and needed to replace my BEL, I would look into the Pass XA25. I believe I would not need any more power than 20 class A watts. My room measures 14.5x12.5x8.5'. It is well treated. I intend to get more familiar with the Sterlings prior to changing anything. I auditioned them with a 20wpc Luxman class A integrated amplifier. That combo sounded wonderful. 

I auditioned the Sterlings with a 20wpc class A Luxman integrated amplifier. Drove them very well. Yes the Turnberrys have an updated
driver. If my room was larger I might have considered that model.

My BEL 1001 MK5 amplifier suits the Sterlings very well.  

lalitk, you are correct. Love the Sterlings. Will be playing with placement, footers, and possibly adding a base for elevation. I will order the oil applicator your recommended. Thanks!

I will continue to keep everyone informed as I progress.

Trentmemphis, as you can see from lalitk's post I am considering tube amplification for my Sterlings.  

Well after spending some time with the Sterlings I can report that I am very happy with them. Using a single word, love the presentation. Finding they exhibit a wide soundstage solid image.

Currently I have them placed such that the center of baffle is about 2.5' from front wall and 3.5' from side walls, they are 7.5' apart and 6' from my listening position. They are toed in such that the tweeter points to a spot behind my head. I think the positioning serves most recordings well. I will continue to play with toe in. 

My floor is standard plywood over joists and with the speakers sitting directly on the floor (not using the spikes or footers) I am getting reinforcement of lower base beyond that I believe due to room dimensional effects. That and the tweeter hight issue leads me to consider developing platforms for the speakers to decouple them from the floor. Maybe spike or footer the speakers to thick butcher block platforms and use footers underneath. Might raise the speakers 4". I am in the process of building another home my audio room will be on a concrete slab. The bottom couple octaves will be much tighter under that condition. The new room will have somewhat larger volume and a better dimensional ratio. They were positioned on a carpeted concrete floor, in a larger space when I auditioned them. 

Thanks trentmemphis initiating and maintaining a great thread and others for valued contributions!  

I have always considered that speaker placement was for the best position across recordings.  I likely won't mess with rake, however will continue to increase toe-in.  

I believe I mentioned this, may be redundant, but I auditioned the Sterlings with a 20wpc Luxman class A integrated and they sounded beautiful and provided plenty of volume in a room much larger than my 12.5 x 14.5' room.  

I purchased a Line Magnetic 211ai  from a fellow AGer which delivers 16wpc in triode and 32 wpc in ultralinear. Once received I will get back to you regarding this combination. 

Well, the LM211 has plenty of power for the Sterlings in my 12.5' x 14.5' x8.5' room. Used it in both ultralinear and triode mode. Thinking I like the triode mode better. Was listening to jazz. Not knowing the non linear aspect of the volume control on the LM however I have not used it beyond 10 o'clock. 

Yea, i am impressed in how the Sterlings deliver with 15wpc tube power. I have only played with the ultralinear mode for one evening, the triode mode not much more. I am going to keep it in triode mode for some time and then switch back. Possibly will come to the type of music playing, I have heard this from others. I really don't know, I bought this amp for the education I thought it would provide. I am happy with the results.

I own a Pass XA25 and it  has more than enough power to  drive my Sterlings.

I have a friend who owns the Heresy's. I agree with your assessment. Their impedance curve is benign however. That is why many(myself included) prefer them driven with tubes.

I also have heard other Klipsch speakers and found that their sensitivity ratings were truly overstated. That said they can be driven to play loud. Too much so for me.

Well, I've been absent from this thread for some time. And believe called out for it. My computer went down and any interaction with this forum was conducted using my iphone. Hate typing lengthy documents on it. Also, for several reasons have not been spending much time with my audio system.  One of the several is that I am building another house on my property into which my wife and I will move. I will have a dedicated audio room therein. Hoping to move the system into this home late this winter and then have opportunity to enjoy more audio sessions.  In the interim I sold my BEL 1001 MK5, and due to opportunities I couldn't refuse purchased a Pass XA25 in May and an Aric Audio Transcend tube amplifier in November. 

Getting back to the focus of this thread, I can say that I do enjoy the Sterlings however realize  I have much yet to discover.  At this point I believe both amps play well with them. The new room is a little larger with better dimensions which should allow them to open up, providing a wider/deeper soundstage. Once the move is made I will get back with my thoughts. Please don't expect a lengthy review as that is not my intent. I have tinnitus and am not sure of its value to others should I provide one. 

Thanks for a great thread!

 

 

I am currently running my Tannoy Sterlings with an Aric Audio Trandsend  PP amplifier with EL34s in triode mode. Running a DAC straight into the amo as it has a volume control. 

@trentmemphis  So sorry to hear this.  Great you had the stands for the Sterlings. Hope things are working out at the new place.