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| The Tannoy Speaker Line - worth a serious look ? The Tannoy DC10a are not being made in China according to Tannoy and a are trying to correct the 6 Moons Audio Review.If they are not made in China, then where are they now manufactured? I was in Scotland recently and drove by the old Tannoy site ... | |
| Opinion on Tannoy Loudspeakers...... I answered you on your first question on this topic, from yesterday.1st Audiogon aphorism: "Be patient, Grasshopper. Especially the first weekend following a large audio show." | |
| The Tannoy Speaker Line - worth a serious look ? Tannoy has made many different models of speakers over the years, and it's hard to lump them all together. The different versions of their dual concentric driver have similar, if not identical, sound and imaging characteristics.I have owned three ... | |
| Best Speaker for classical music Dkarmeli,Personally, I usually try to avoid commenting on audio components I have never heard, let alone (probably) never heard of. But I understand your hesitation - I had similar doubts and questions for the designer, Mikael Richel, when I first... | |
| Best Speaker for classical music If you are open to something completely different, I suggest that you check out the EARO Eight speakers. These are an active speaker, manufactured in Sweden. I own, have owned and have had the opportunity to hear a number of (what I consider to be... | |
| Transporting Thorens TD 124 Yes, that would be the safest way to travel with the unit and avoid damage to the spindle bearing. Just make sure that you use the proper size screwdriver so as to avoid stripping the screw heads. | |
| any thoughts on apogee centaur speakers? I have owned a few pair of Apogees over the years, most recently the last hybrid ribbon model Cepheus 6. I agree that Apogees are special speakers, especially the larger planar models. Your Centaurs are similar to the Cepheus, a little less effici... | |
| installing the SME V tonearm in the Technics SP10 The SL-1000 (SP-10 mounted in the "obsidian" plinth) was designed for the Technics professional tonearms, with mounting distances of 235mm. I have mounted shorter arms on these decks, with varying degrees of success. Frankly, it just looks odd to ... | |
| DAC Recommendation around 2.5K Everyone has their favorite to recommend, including me.I have tried several high end DACs, and they are all good. I keep coming back to the Antelope Audio Zodiac Gold for it's great I/O and the fact that the volume attenuator is on the analog side... | |
| Best Speakers for 10' x 12' room? Mksr - I just noticed a pair of Wilson Duette speakers w/ stands listed for sale on A'gon this morning. Looks like they are in the L.A. area. | |
| Best Amp for Timbre, Depth and Spatial Resolution? Based on my experience, I think that Ralph (Atmasphere) is spot on with his comments in the last paragraph of his response.Johnmc67 - if you are looking for a substantive change or improvement in your system's sound (timbre, depth and spatial resp... | |
| Best Speakers for 10' x 12' room? Mksr - No, I have only heard Magico and Wilson "big" speakers, so I am not in a position to help you with your selection.If this is your short list, then treat your room as best you can and try them both, if possible, to see which one sounds best ... | |
| Best Speakers for 10' x 12' room? Gfcf424892, You are correct; front-ported monitors are generally easier to use in in small rooms. Rear ported speakers almost (but not always) need placement well away from the wall behind in order to sound best. Exceptions include the Audio Note ... | |
| Best Speakers for 10' x 12' room? Mksr - well since you asked...1- First I would advise you get a copy of Jim Smith's Book "Get Better Sound" and read it from cover to cover.2- Test your room with analysis software. You will need a laptop, software program and a calibration microp... | |
| Best Speakers for 10' x 12' room? I have used a 10x12 room as my main analog listening room for years. My primary recommendation - treat the room first!It's a simple fact - a room of this size os going to challenge you for optimal audio reproduction. You can minimize (but not elim... |