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Tannoy Stirlings on the way!

Hi, everybody.  Longtime member, first time caller.

I just ordered up a pair of Tannoy Stirling GR floorstanders, and, frankly, I'm looking for people to rejoice with!

I'm a speakers guy, through and through.  I've got Dynaudios, Focals, B&Ws, Totems, Wharfedales, Klipsches, and even my old Polk 5Bs, the first speakers I ever bought, way back in the '80s.  I wanted to try something very different, and the Prestige line Tannoys really spoke to me.  The coincident drivers, the old-school-ish paper cone, the old-school cabinets and ports.  I'm really looking forward to hearing how they soundstage!

I thought about getting the Turnberrys, but the Stirlings should be just about the perfect size for my [extremely irregular] room.  Especially since I already have a pair of subs.

I'm pretty chuffed.
trentmemphis
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trentmemphis OP
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@grinccaffe 

Not cheap, but sounds pretty reasonable, considering everything that went into them.  Thanks.

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Been enjoying my Stirling GR's since 2019....no stands, subwoofers, etc.  Just a great amp, decent source and cabling is all I need - just as Tannoy intended them.  Best sound I ever had over and done - SNAP!

trentmemphis OP
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Nice! Glad you're still enjoying them.

mesch
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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!

 

 

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