Tin Pan Alley and Thanks to You- which speakers play the tap on the snares the best?

It’s just not the speakers, it’s sum of all parts. 

To highlight the tap on the snares—those crisp, delicate transients and subtle microdynamics—you’ll want speakers that excel in speed, resolution and transient accuracy. My Tannoy Canterbury’s with a pair REL 12” subs, goose bumps  experience whenever I cue up MFSL UltraDisc One-Step 45rpm Vinyl :-) 

@mulveling 

A# you know, Canterbury has that rich, tactile mid-bass and midrange that make it one of the most emotionally satisfying experience. IME, when a sub or pair of subs integrated carefully like my REL’s; they flesh out the much needed foundation without ruining the Tannoy magic. REL subs isn’t just there to add bass, they unlock ambient cues, and spatial depth beautifully. This is one of those things, you have to experience and decide for yourself. 

As far as Canterbury’s ports, I found the sweet spot with them half way open since my room (15’ D x 30’ W) is fairly large and acoustically treated.