Tannoy Turnberry SE - with McIntosh

[Haurock]

Has anyone paired Tannoy Turnberry's with McIntosh SS Amps?

I'm toying with replacing my ProAcs with a pair of Turnberry speakers. Any feedback would be welcome.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Haurock

Has anyone paired Tannoy Turnberry's with McIntosh SS Amps?

I'm toying with replacing my ProAcs with a pair of Turnberry speakers. Any feedback would be welcome.

Not the Turnberry Rock but heard the Kensington with a 275. Very nice. There is no reason why the Turnberry would not pair well with a Mc SS. Plus should you want to try them with a small amp, tubed as an option, you will be able to do so.

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[Haurock]

Thanks Jerome...I've read elsewhere that tubes are welll suited for Tannoys's. but my intent would be to keep my C2200 and the 501's...

I'm quite confideent it would be a very good match.. just curious to see what others might say who have done so.

[Jerome W]

Rock, just being curious :
What are you missing with the D38R ?

[Haurock]

Jerome,

I don't think I am missing 'anything' per se. I love my ProAcs... However, I'm looking for a speaker that will blend in and fit my room decor a bit better, without sacrificing sound quality and is within my budget. I'm very familiar with Tannoy as I owned a pair of Cheviots for +15 years.

A local dealer is willing to do an equal exchange on a new pair of Turnberry's so I am quite tempted. I've listened and am quite pleased with what I have heard, but they were being driven by the new Devialet integrated amp and the speakers have only had a few hours of use, so they are not broken in yet.

I found the Turnberry's to be quite laid back and quite relaxing which does suit me quite a bit. So before I part with my ProAcs, I just thought I would ask the more experienced audience what they think.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by Haurock

Jerome,

I don't think I am missing 'anything' per se. I love my ProAcs... However, I'm looking for a speaker that will blend in and fit my room decor a bit better, without sacrificing sound quality and it within my budget. I'm very familiar with Tannoy as I owned a pair of Cheviots for +15 years.

A local dealer is willing to do an equal exchange on a new pair of Turnberry's so I am quite tempted. I've listened and am quite pleased with what I have heard, but they were being driven by the new Devialet integrated amp and the speakers have only had a few hours of use, so there not broken in yet.

I found the Turnberry's to be quite laid back and quite relaxing which does suit me quite a bit. So before I part with my ProAcs, I just thought I would ask the more experienced audience what they think.

Got it Rock. That is a good reason.
May we see a pic of your current set up ? The ProAcs are not ugly at all.....

[GWNG8]

Very interested in how this turns out. I'm a huge Tannoy fan. I have Kensingtons on the way as we speak. I currently have Pass Labs XA's....but MC601's may have a future here.

[Haurock]

Originally Posted by Jérôme W

Got it Rock. That is a good reason.
May we see a pic of your current set up ? The ProAcs are not ugly at all.....

...oh the things I do to keep my mates happy!! I'll take some pics in a short while and I'll let you see.

and you are very are very correct Jerome.. the ProAcs are lovely speakers.. don't get me wrong... and I haven't done the deed yet... I'm still pondering my options... but from an aesthetics perspective...my eyes tell me the Tannoys will offer a better visual ambiance... When Serge was selling his Canteburry's I was mightily tempted but, wrong time...

Now is a better time.... but it doesn't necessarily mean it's the right thing.. that's why I'm soliciting..opinions...

[Haurock]

Originally Posted by GWNG8

Very interested in how this turns out. I'm a huge Tannoy fan. I have Kensingtons on the way as we speak. I currently have Pass Labs XA's....but MC601's may have a future here.

Really??.. ohhh.. now I am tempted to wait and see how that works out for you.. my first inclinations was towards the Kensington's.... I just have to save a bit more.. maybe I should discuss my plans with AudioClassics.. they are currently selling the Prestige line...

[GWNG8]

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