Tannoy Stirlings on the way!

@lalitk
Same! Got my Canterbury GR just over 4 years ago. I upgraded from the SE, and was initially depressed how blonde and dry the new GR wood looked next to the 5-year old SE. Now the GR wood looks like my old SE did. It only takes a few wax applications over the years, but this seems to help a lot.

Incidentally I just re-bought my old SE, from the guy I sold them to. Man is their wood pretty now. Got spare tweeter sets (the most likely part to have issues) for those SE and the GR - with so much doubt around what’s happening to Tannoy, I’m ensuring I’ll at least have a lifetime supply 😂

I just buy a cheap pack of 100% cotton white t-shirts from WalMart for the wax application. A proper applicator might help for a smooth and even finish, though.

@mulveling

LOL! I was just thinking the same and hoping to score a deal on Westminster Royal GR’s. The Canterbury’s wouldn’t be a bad idea for second system :-)

Add my thanks, @mulveling !

Now what's all this about the future of Tannoy?

I'd like to revisit the question of amplification for these speakers.  What about something like a low-power class A amp?  The Pass Labs XA-25, say, or the INT-25?

@trentmemphis

I am over the moon with Accuphase E-650 Integrated (Class A - 30W) powering my Canterbury’s. I also auditioned the darTZeel CTH-8550 and T+A PA 3100 HV (both integrated) in my system but end up preferring the E-650.