trentmemphis

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How about just buying the wharfedale lintons at 1199...without stands. That is what comes to mind for a grand brand new. lots of speaker for the price. Also lots and lots of positive reviews wherever you look. Not to get off topic, but: they'... 
Speaker Sampler Platter
Something from the KEF Q line? 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
Good to hear, @foschino.  Bring in the Zen, you’ve got MC152 on hand for comparisonExactly.  It's not like the 152 is going anywhere.  I've also got an old (vintage?) Acurus A150 that's not doing anything at the moment.  I might try that with them... 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
The Stirlings are rated 91, which in my room should make the Zen sufficient on the wattage front. 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
The ones I linked to. :)  The  SE84UFO2. 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
I've had a bit of a wild hare thought.  What do you guys think of the DecWare Zen Triode as a match to these guys?  Or perhaps a pair of them? 
Should people who can't solder, build or test their speakers be considered audiophiles?
Geez, mom, I always start it, but you get onto both of us like I'm just as much to blame as I am. 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
Westminster are beasts! I can only imagine the incredible soundstage. For my room, Canterbury’s are perfect. If this is going to be your first experience with a single driver, make sure you play with front feet adjustments to give you that requi... 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
FSM model from the mid 80's Ah, the '80s.  That's just about when the audiophile bug bit teenage me.  I'd been reading Stereo Review for a while, then I discovered there was another magazine called Stereophile and laid my hands on an issue.  (I... 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
As a Tannoy owner, as you see from my avatar, I can state withoutreservation that you will love them!! Those look like some doozies! 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
should sound nice with your McIntosh gear. Thanks!  I hope so. 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
I went from the Tannoy XT8F and wanted the Arden’s, but the shop I bought from asked me as many questions as I asked them. Finally, we determined the Turnberry GR would be a better fit for me than the Ardens. I’m must admit I’m happy as a Lark. ... 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
Trent when the Stirlings are in your system you need to setup a virtual system here so we can see them! Will see what I can do. 
Tannoy Stirlings on the way!
Wow! Great choice! I’m sure you will love them. I own the Tannoy Legacy Eaton standmounters, the biggest stand mount speaker I’ve ever seen lol.Haha.  Yep.  The Eatons are actually where my Tannoy shopping started.  Like I said, I was looking fo... 
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@aj523 They do have a certain romance about them. What did you end up getting?