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Tannoy and McIntosh?
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dshoaf
That high voltage buzz
I'm more familiar with the older Tannoy speakers vs the new stuff. If they're any indication, though, you'll be in for quite a treat. I currently use JBL and Altec coaxials with Mac tube gear. Very nice at any volume and the staging/imaging is spot on.
I suspect that Tannoy's distribution channels does not allow for many to actually hear them with Mac gear before they buy these days. That would account for the lack of folks here with that combination.
Hope that helps a bit.
Cheers,
David
I suspect that Tannoy's distribution channels does not allow for many to actually hear them with Mac gear before they buy these days. That would account for the lack of folks here with that combination.
Hope that helps a bit.
Cheers,
David
tom1356
Super Member
Is your opinion based on listening?
Mac is nice stuff but certainly not out of Tannoy's league.
Tannoy's work best with low power high quality tube amps.
No one in their right mind would use even the best Mac with Tannoy Westminster's for instance.
+1 Listened to a set of new Tannoy Envoy (think that was the model - $13K a pair 4-5 years ago) coax speakers that are about the same size as K-Horns and they were superb sounding and looking. Were driven by a Audio Research tube amp rather than McIntosh. But is the same league, without question.
CruzBay
Super Member
My experience with Tannoy speakers, particularly their powered ones, (Ellipse 10 iDP) is a lack of warmth throughout.
Not a good music speaker, IMO. I had the opportunity to A/B them when they were in the facility I used to work.
I've no experience with any other Tannoy speakers, however, but in the broadcast TV arena, these speakers are widely used.
Not a good music speaker, IMO. I had the opportunity to A/B them when they were in the facility I used to work.
I've no experience with any other Tannoy speakers, however, but in the broadcast TV arena, these speakers are widely used.
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
My son, Erik has Tannoy Monitor Gold Dual Concentrics in Lancaster Cabinets. He normally uses his McIntosh MAC 4100 for power. It's being serviced so he's using our McIntosh MC 60 power amps, one of our C-22 preamps, and one of our MR 65B tuners. It makes very nice music presently. Erik is 6 and too much like Ingjerd and I that it is scary. He loves this combo.
Nikko75
Listener and Music Lover
What else can an opinion be formed upon?
My experience was with the Canterbury and Arden.
When I was six, I had one of these. I don't think it's got a Tannoy speaker, but, like the MC60, it did have tubes (Ok one tube.)
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ron-c
Addicted Member
The model I auditioned were the current, Sterling. I have since had reports of the MEN220 being used with some of the bigger models with the same positive effect. With MEN220 the speakers seamlessly blend the two drivers, image like crazy and get very extended in the bass. Dramatic.
Thanks,
Ron-C
Thanks,
Ron-C
What is an MA6900 Limited Edition?
I'm using MC275/C2200, Tannoy Glenairs, Accuphase DP-78 CD/SACD (and Squeezebox thru DP-78 digital inputs). Tannoy/MC275 replaced B&W804/MC252. Its bigger and warmer - 15" paper cones and tubes - but thats my taste. No desire to upgrade at this point, just wish I had more time to listen and more forgiving neighbors.
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Could you elaborate on the Churchill/Mc-3500 combo. Very interested in the Churchill speakers but did read a few reviews that the midrange was a little bloated
Thanks in advance
Ed
THE_LAG
New Member
I have a pair of Canterbury 15 . Run several Set and tubed amps from Audion, Canary , Vtl ,Cary and some others. The Tannoy makes beautiful sound whith anything you put on the chain. But the best results IMHO were obtained with a 100wpc pure class A SS ... outstanding dynamics and transparency keeping all the other good things from Tannoy. .
I haven´t made the test with my Ma-6600 yet but will post.
