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Been a music(hi-fi)lover since i was about 14.The westminster royal he, has been by far the most important addition to the system. After too many years of changing(upgrading?) equipment based on magazine reviews and keeping up with the latest, the Tannoys have given me a new perspective on what can be achieved in the listening room.

I am enjoying music so much again.

Having tried many pre and power amps over the last year this is what sounds best for me.

Also i added Dynavector xv-1s.

Comments most welcome.

Cheers Rob.
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    • Esoteric dv50s
    cd/sacd/dvda player
    • VPI Industries tnt hrx
    .
    • VPI Industries JMW 12.6
    .
    • Dynavector xv-1s
    new cartridge
    • Amber tribute
    mm cartridge made by grado similar to reference with aluminium body
    • Tannoy Westminster royal he
    Big horns
    • Accuphase E-450
    Intergrated
    • Accuphase T-1000
    Tuner
    • Supratek Cortese
    preamp
    • Nagra VPA
    845 amp
    • McIntosh MC-602
    overkill
    • McIntosh MC-2102
    new tubes
    • Cary Audio Design slp98p
    tube pre
    • Manley Laboratories steelhead
    phono
    • Cary Audio Design cad 805AE
    set 845
    • EAR 890
    kt-90 push pull
    • KR Enterprises Kronzilla
    SET
    • Vacuum state dpa 300
    3ooB
    • Varkey lab custom
    tube power amp
    • tannoy supertweeter st-200
    .
    • vacuum state RTP3D
    tube pre
    • Atma-Sphere m-60
    otl

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Hello Rob,

Still admiring your system, though I'm happy to report success in mating Tannoy HPD 315's in custom 200lb. 150 liter (each, w/o drivers and c/o's) enclosures. I am enjoying them, but I'm wondering how they would sound with tube amplification. Since you have a variety of amps to choose from, which do you recommend as your favorite for the Tannoy's?

Thanks, and I know you are happy!
Dan

islandmandan

I can well imagine how happy you must be. I had the pleasure of owning some 12" Monitor Golds, in DIY boxes, that were one of my favorites of all the speakers I've had in nearly 40 years in this hobby. You must have to pinch yourself to insure you are not dreaming. Most excellent, and plenty of great ancillaries to mix things up. How I envy you.

Congratulations on a superb system!
Dan

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