Best vintage Tannoy for rock?

Kiddman, Tonyjack,

Unfortunately, I was never able to meet Dr. Loesch, but was lucky enough to become friends with a man that had grown up with him, and were lifetime friends.

On my behalf, he asked Dr. Arthur for a crossover design for my project Tannoys, which he did, while at a bakyard barbeque at my friends home in Chicago.

I must admit, I have never heard any newer versions of Tannoys, I don't do much traveling, and the nearest dealer is 100 miles away.

In order to have the system that I have, I had to DIY as much as possible, but I am very happy with the results.

I have heard nothing but high praise for the new Tannoys (now that I think about it, I did hear some new Turnberrys at a friends home in Portland). When Kevin Hayes was upgrading my VAC PA 35.35, he mentioned that he uses Tannoys with his products, and that the Kingdom Royals are a must-hear.

Hopefully, I will get the opportunity to hear more Tannoys in the new Prestige line. If my pockets were a bit deeper, some nice Canterbury SE's would probably grace my listening room.

It would be nice if you two fellows were to list your systms here, I would enjoy reading about them.

I am glad to see we are more in agreement than not.

Yours in the love of music and Tannoy, regards,
Dan

Kiddman,

I just reviewed some older threads I participated in, and to my chagrin, I realized I have corresponded with you, and other participants in this thread, before.

My memory is quite suspect, if it had done its job, I wouldn't have seen the need to contribute what I did on this thread.

It is gratifying though, to read such positive comments regarding Tannoys, at times I feel they are the Rodney Dangerfield's of high-end audio.

Best regards to all,
Dan

Tannoys are a classic that stand the test of time. I am sure that a version would keep me very happy. (currently use Lowthers) Arthur has a top reputation (RIP). I bought my SC's and IC's directly from Joseph at Tempo, and he is a real pleasure to deal with!
IC goes form Pre to Amps. Five minutes ago I just received and plugged in a used pair (from here) of Tempo IC's from CDP to Pre.

Thanks Kiddman, now why do they like it without?

Islandmandan, I like the Dangerfield analogy! I also have heard Tannoy Edinburgh which were very nice. Very musical and enjoyable to listen to. I think the older models like the ones Dr Loesch recommended had a little something extra however. Especially driven by his amps and his designs that Joe has at Tempo Electric. I was up there last year and hung out with Joe and he was using some baffle less 3 sectional speakers that were very nice. Would have liked to have compared them side by side with some Alnico Tannoys though.

Haven't gotten around to posting my systems yet. Lotsa gear around here and a few different systems pieced together. A little of this and a little of that. Nothing too esoteric or expensive for that matter but all sounding good in their own individual ways. Not really in one camp or another. All my audio friends have different set ups than mine and each other. It's all good!

Quickly: Vandy 3A Sigs, Red Dragon M500 amps, ARC SP 16,Oppo 980H,Benchmark DAC1, SCE HRS Interface, Technics 1200 MKII,AT440 Cartridge, Kimber 12TC, Nordost,Lessloss, White Gold,Straightwire,Lifatec Cables, Acoustic Revive RTP 2, Acoustic Revive RR77.

Maggie 1.6,Vandy 2W Sub, Audibile Illusions Mod 3A, ARC 150.2 amp,ARC CD1,Sony SCD 555ES,PS Audio Digital Link Dac lll, Basis 1400 Rega RB 300, Benz Micro Gold Cartridge,Straightwire, Lessloss,Audioquest,Lifatec cables Shunyata Hydra 4,Symposium Roller Blocks.

Snell Elll,Quicksilver V4 Amps, Counterpoint SA 1000 pre, Onkyo Universal Player, Sony 775SACD,Micromega MyDac,Technics 1200 Limited Gold TT, AT120 cartridge,Straightwire, AQ,Lifatec cables.

More but too much to go into for now.