As someone who has limited access to Tannoy, but enjoyed their sound, just wondering if anyone can provide any insight. I am considering the DC8T, Turnberry, and possibly Kensington (most likely too much money). I am running Pass Labs XA60.5 monos.
I'd get the Turnberry -- less expensive than Kensington, and larger than the DC8T. But the DC8T is the best looking of the lot, IMHO. Bottom line: you can't go wrong with any of these choices. Tannoy is the El Primo speaker company in the world, IME.
I'm leaning towards the Turnberry, mostly because the Pass XA60.5 only puts out 60 watts into 8 ohm speakers, which might not be enough for the Kensington (and double the price). I also have a feeling the DC (Definition series) are made in china, but I'm only speculating.
The DC8t's are great speakers, but so are the Turnberrys. Tough call really, but if you don't mind the slightly higher cost, then I would go for the Turnberrys.
All I can say is that I love my Turnberrys and would only sell them to go the Kensington or above in the Prestige line, but I certainly don't feel any urgent need to do so. I think your XA60.5 would do fine with the Kensingtons, though. Although I didn't use it with these speakers I have owned the XA30.5 and did use the similarly powered Luxman M600A with them. Plenty of power. My room is 17x15 with a cathedral ceiling.
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