TANNOY will stop Hi-FI ?

@yogiboy

The 501SP and 502SPs are both also made in Scotland, not China. The ones made in Scotland are works of art. The veneer used are consecutive slices so both speakers look identical as much as two slices can be. They are built as a matched pair and serial numbered as such with an A and B.

I have the Tannoy Turnberry speakers.  Excellent, full, lush sound.  I hear instruments I never knew existed on LPs I have had for over 30 years.  I've had many speakers over the years, including some that cost twice as much as the Turnberry.  None compare.  Best purchase I have ever made to improve my system.

@yogiboy  Not so!  As @brianh61 correctly points out, the SP models within the F500 range are hand built in Scotland.

I live a couple of miles from the Tannoy factory in Coatbridge.  I have owned a pair of Eatons, Devons, Little reds, Little Golds and for the last 10 years a pair of D700 which I can't let go!  (loved every pair) Thought I'd share a wee Tannoy story from the past.  Walked in to the reception with a Devon driver - back in the day (about 30 years ago) I thought it sounded a bit dull compared to the other one, asked if I could book it in with an engineer to have a look at it.  An old guy appeared - complete with brown coat - and said "come on through son" he led me through the factory to his workshop - explaining the different workstations on the way - popped my speaker on the scope, made a few adjustments "perfect" he says. I asked what the charge was and he said "free, just come back over if you have any problems" - God I miss those days!

@baggyaudio now that's an awesome story!