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
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.
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.

Regards,
Dan
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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I love this place. Thanks for the feedback and many great responses.

I should have mentioned I do cherish my Turnberrys and all the wonderful things they do. The time I’ve spent with them (for the most part) has been delightful. When I say "most part" it’s because of the really long break-in and the fact they sit about 4-5" below ear level (for now).
I was hoping the Tektons were that one rare and underpriced killer holy grail-deal I’ve been waiting for. I was also hoping to find out (all things being equal) is if the Tekton’s soundstage height, width and depth is greater or less than that of the Tannoys. I’m still (barely) optimistic someday I might come across the one thing which takes my system’s sound to the next level without having to shell out 10x $ for a 10% improvement.

Mesch: “Sometimes it is change we are looking for. Not improvement.”

I think you hit the nail on the head, my friend.

So, I’ll shelf my no-weak-link, side-grade, phase-coherent bad idea for now. It sounds like it’s might be time to invest in some real room treatment and professional counseling instead of messing with my speakers.

Thanks for the link Duke. It’s incredible how much this man knows about sound. “There is more useful and reliable information on the side of a tire than in most loudspeaker specifications!”


If you like Tannoy you may want to investigate Fyne also. Lots of old Tannoy people are working there.

The F703 or F702 may be something for you.