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Questioning Tannoy, Tekton or other possible change.

Upgradeitis is setting in. I am wondering what I should consider first: speakers, amp, power cable or other?
Where’s the weak link?

Current setup:

Amp: Line Magnetic LM805ia (SET) with NOS tubes

Cables: Power: Shunyata Venom V10 NR, RCA: Cardas Golden Presence and Duelund. speaker cables: Shunyata Anaconda, Ethernet: Supra Cat 8, Tone audio EtherREGEN, DS220J Synology DS220+ NAS, 3x dedicated power lines (10ga)

Speakers: Tannoy Turnberry, DEBRA sub-array utilizing 2x SA1000 amplifiers

Streamer/DAC: Lumin S1, Shunyata Etron Alpha Digital power cord

I’ve been eyeballing the Tekton Moabs, but I’d rather not expend the energy/time/money if they are not a whole lot better than my Tannoy’s. Does anyone have experience with both Tannoy and Tekton? If so, are Moabs a worthwhile change, or stick with what I have? The other thing I wonder is if Moabs are ok for my 15x20 room with an 8ft ceiling?

Thanks!


veerossi
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islandmandan
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If you're considering a change in speakers, why not go up the line in Tannoy? Try the new Cheviots with the 12" driver, or even higher up. Look at Latik's system, he's got some very nice Tannoys that he loves.

I would definitely  try that first, if it were me.

Regards,
Dan
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Cheviot are better than the Turnberry? I think this is a side grade not an upgrade.... Perhaps i am wrong?


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I’ve read in reviews the newer Turnberrys take some liberties with some components used like tweeter design for cost reasons and do not use the best in the Tannoy arsenal either past or present as do some of the higher models. Cheviot may be one of those, not sure.

Also I've read that amp used makes a big difference as it will no doubt with Tekton, and though flea powered SETs are not the best choice  for these Tannoy and most Tekton, moderate powered push/pull tube amps are.
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Cheviots have the 12" driver, the Turnberry, 10".  Veerossi doesn't say what aspect of performance he's trying to better. If it's bass response, the Cheviots might be a bit better in his room. Or maybe the Canterbury? That's a lot more cash outlay, but maybe he's not opposed to that, but buying used would help.

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Dan
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I’ve read in reviews the newer Turnberrys take some liberties with some components used like tweeter design for cost reasons and do not use the best in the Tannoy arsenal either past or present as do some of the higher models. Cheviot may be one of those, not sure.

Also I've read that amp used makes a big difference as it will no doubt with Tekton, and though flea powered SETs are not the best choice for these Tannoy and most Tekton, moderate powered push/pull tube amps are.
Thanks i think you are right on all counts....

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