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Tannoy Stirlings on the way!

Hi, everybody.  Longtime member, first time caller.

I just ordered up a pair of Tannoy Stirling GR floorstanders, and, frankly, I'm looking for people to rejoice with!

I'm a speakers guy, through and through.  I've got Dynaudios, Focals, B&Ws, Totems, Wharfedales, Klipsches, and even my old Polk 5Bs, the first speakers I ever bought, way back in the '80s.  I wanted to try something very different, and the Prestige line Tannoys really spoke to me.  The coincident drivers, the old-school-ish paper cone, the old-school cabinets and ports.  I'm really looking forward to hearing how they soundstage!

I thought about getting the Turnberrys, but the Stirlings should be just about the perfect size for my [extremely irregular] room.  Especially since I already have a pair of subs.

I'm pretty chuffed.
trentmemphis
trentmemphis OP
282 posts
 
@lalitk 
Nice! I've never heard any darTZeel gear.  I'm not even sure how to pronounce it!
mozartfan
2,143 posts
 
I purchased a Line Magnetic 211ai  from a fellow AGer which delivers 16wpc in triode and 32 wpc in ultralinear. Once received I will get back to you regarding this combination.

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Well that is a very nice amp. 
But please fill us in witha  better report on the speakers perforance. 
So far we have nothing substance in your review.

We need the goods and the bads. 

sandthemall
544 posts
 
Just got Turnberry GRs...have just over 20 hours on them. First hour the sound was polite but slightly congested. The next 10 hours were not so fun: all over the place. At 12 hours, there's a nice balance and great bass but midrange shoutiness is still an issue. Just starting to sweeten a little approaching 24 hours. 

Driving them with Primaluna Evo 400 amp (running 7581a tubes)  through a Don Sachs preamp. Excellent amp/preamp combo btw. On the right recording, it's truly amazing. 

Try 'The Very Thought of You', Ella Fitzgerald.
On vinyl, the brass section is guaranteed 'goosebump central'.
trentmemphis OP
282 posts
 
Congrats, @sandthemall !  Sounds like great kit, though I'm not familiar with the preamp.  Will have to look that one up.

Aside from a quick check that everything's working, I never actually listen to new speakers (if I can help it).  I just let them play in another room for a few days.  Once they're run in a bit, that's when I sit down and start figuring out what's what.  Even then, I kinda ease into it.

Hope you enjoy those Turnberrys (Turnberries?)!
sandthemall
544 posts
 
@trentmemphis

I completely see the wisdom in letting them play in.
It's been tough having them slowly break in.  

The Don Sachs Model 2 preamp is outstanding...pretty much an end game preamp. And can be customized to a certain extent to play well with your other components.


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