Upscale Audio currently has Tannoy on sale, some are "seconds" that might have undetectable scratches in places you'd likely not see. Apparently, Kevin got in a bunch of Tannoy last year that needed rework and got so mad about it, that he has switched to Fyne Audio and is closing out his existing stock of Tannoy (which other than cosmetic imperfections have no issues). At least that was the drift I caught from his postings. So anyway, you might want to check his prices. You might get "new" for not much more than used.
$3500 floor standing speakers used. What would be your choice ?
My speakers are 25 years old, working fine for now, but who knows I might have to replace them at some point in the future.
The amp would be VAC Avatar SE 60 watt/ch all tube with onboard phono stage. Nottingham Analogue Spacedeck/Spacearm turntable and couple of tape decks.
I am thinking Proac maybe or whatever.
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@inna with the risk of sounding self-serving, but you might find this interesting, I have a pair of GoldenEar One.R speakers in like-new condition for sale. Wonderful speakers with built-in active subwoofers (*) and DSP. I’m sure you can find a lot of reviews online. (*) this would also take a lot of load off your tube amp MSRP is $7500 and I’m selling them for $3200, plus if any shipping. I am based in Raleigh, NC but can ship. I have all original boxes and accessories. |
All of your problems are solved...I know just the speakers that you need and they are in my spare bedroom packed away. I'm taking about a pair of Paradigm Prestige 85fs, gorgeous piano black finish, very gently used and not a single flaw or imperfection anywhere. They are begging to go to a new home... |
@mulveling - I am genuinely curious about your post concerning phase errors in multi-driver speakers. I was reading Floyd Toole's book on Sound reproduction and he makes a point in that book that phase errors in normal full range systems are not usually bad enough that it has a noticeable impact on the sound quality. Since you say you can hear phase errors, can you describe what to listen for? I may have noticed it in my listening but didn't realize what it was or what to call it. Please explain so I can benefit from your observations as I audition new speakers for my home that's being rebuilt post-fire. |
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