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[HiFi Guy]

It depends on the speakers tbh mate.

I had a set of lower end tannoy’s and they were unbelievable value for money, sound well beyond what they cost. That said they were my 21st birthday present so we’re going back almost 18 years since I was in that market. I don’t know a whole host about that level of their stuff now.

If you’re playing with the really big boys and it’s the Tannoy Heritage speakers then don’t think, just do it, those things are unbelievable, hella pricy, but wow factor too. Their Turnbury is the speaker of buy if I came into some serious money.

Turnburys will me my next and final move speaker wise. If I ever do. The Lintons are so good I’m in no rush at all.

 

[Joe Mac]

Turnburys will me my next and final move speaker wise. If I ever do. The Lintons are so good I’m in no rush at all.

Oh likewise the Linton’s have the capability to keep me happy for a very long time and I I am, all in all, reasonably happy with my set up right now, I’m not actively looking to change anything. That said, surprise inheritance or decent winnings and it would be Turnbury ahoy!

 

[Hollywood]

It depends on the speakers tbh mate.

I had a set of lower end tannoy’s and they were unbelievable value for money, sound well beyond what they cost. That said they were my 21st birthday present so we’re going back almost 18 years since I was in that market. I don’t know a whole host about that level of their stuff now.

If you’re playing with the really big boys and it’s the Tannoy Heritage speakers then don’t think, just do it, those things are unbelievable, hella pricy, but wow factor too. Their Turnbury is the speaker I would buy if I came into some serious money.

Ok gotcha!

I was looking at the Platinum F6. Love the modern and stylish look of them

 

[Mather]

Ok gotcha!

I was looking at the Platinum F6. Love the modern and stylish look of them

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Correct me anyone if I'm wrong... But I'm pretty sure your Revel F36s would likely outperform those Tannoys no? Or at the very least it would be a somewhat lateral move I feel?

 

[Joe Mac]

Ok gotcha!

I was looking at the Platinum F6. Love the modern and stylish look of them

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They’re pretty new so I couldn’t find any reviews. But big Kev seems to like it. He is trying to sell it though.

The white finish is more to my taste looking at them but they sure are lookers!

 

[Joe Mac]

Correct me anyone if I'm wrong... But I'm pretty sure your Revel F36s would likely outperform those Tannoys no? Or at the very least it would be a somewhat lateral move I feel?

Yes I was also thinking that @Hollywood had bought some very nice sounding speakers not very long ago!

 

[Hollywood]

They’re pretty new so I couldn’t find any reviews. But big Kev seems to like it. He is trying to sell it though.

The white finish is more to my taste looking at them but they sure are lookers!

I like the white and light oak too!

 

[Hollywood]

Yes I was also thinking that @Hollywood had bought some very nice sounding speakers not very long ago!

I did and still like them, I just get this itch every year at this time. New year new gear ⚙

 

[Joe Mac]

I did and still like them, I just to get this itch every year at this time. New year new gear ⚙

Hahaha! If your speakers are already great and the budget only covers a sideways or downwards move maybe scratch a different itch that makes the whole system sound better?

Did you ever get an external phono stage? I know you were looking when you got the table and those speakers. Often the most overlooked and underrated upgrade in the system, can transform your sound.

Would also allow you to experiment with better/different sounding MM or even MC cartridges next time you get an itch that doesn’t need special creams on prescription…

 

[Hollywood]

Hahaha! If your speakers are already great and the budget only covers a sideways or downwards move maybe scratch a different itch that makes the whole system sound better?

Did you ever get an external phono stage? I know you were looking when you got the table and those speakers. Often the most overlooked and underrated upgrade in the system, can transform your sound.

Would also allow you to experiment with better/different sounding MM or even MC cartridges next time you get an itch that doesn’t need special creams on prescription…

No I never did. Couldn't settle on one at the time

 

[Mather]

No I never did. Couldn't settle on one at the time

Oh god DEFINITELY go with a stage. It'll completely change how those speakers sound.

Or a cart...

 

[Joe Mac]

No I never did. Couldn't settle on one at the time

Oh god DEFINITELY go with a stage. It'll completely change how those speakers sound.

I agree.

I seem to remember at the time that you were kind of falling between options budget wise and running up against dealers not stocking certain options?

You should take a look at the Darlington Labs as a company, I don’t think they were on the forum radar last time you were looking. Their top of the range MP7 is really well priced for what it is based on reports and experiences I’ve heard on here. Although it’s an MM stage, if you ever get the MC itch you could, at that time, add their soon to be released SU7 to it and it would do MC cartridges really nicely too.

Darlington Labs

Darlington Labs Unique High-Voltage J-FET Technology enables a breakthrough in Phono Preamp sound quality. We deliver Uncompromising Sound from your Vinyl LP Records and Turntable in a Compact Form Factor at an Unmatched Value. Designed in the USA and Hand-Built by Craftsmen. 30-Day Money Back Guar

www.darlingtonlabs.com

 

[Hollywood]

I agree.

I seem to remember at the time that you were kind of falling between options budget wise and running up against dealers not stocking certain options?

You should take a look at the Darlington Labs as a company, I don’t think they were on the forum radar last time you were looking. Their top of the range MP7 is really well priced for what it is based on reports and experiences I’ve heard on here. Although it’s an MM stage, if you ever get the MC itch you could, at that time, add their soon to be released SU7 to it and it would do MC cartridges really nicely too.

Darlington Labs

Darlington Labs Unique High-Voltage J-FET Technology enables a breakthrough in Phono Preamp sound quality. We deliver Uncompromising Sound from your Vinyl LP Records and Turntable in a Compact Form Factor at an Unmatched Value. Designed in the USA and Hand-Built by Craftsmen. 30-Day Money Back Guar

www.darlingtonlabs.com

What do they even look like? All I see is a circuitry board

 

[Joe Mac]

What do they even look like? All I see is a circuitry board

They’re very proud of their electronics! They’re very much built around their particular way of designing a phono stage, there are pages and pages of info on it in that site!

This is the product page. It’s a pretty standard little box with a faceplate, nothing outrageous in the stunning or atrocious camps. It’s just an understated box that does a job really well.

If you scroll through the last two images are of the front. If you e-mail them, as you will have to do for shipping internationally anyway, you can also get a black front plate on special request if that suits you better.

MP-7: Discrete High-Voltage J-FET RIAA Phono Preamplifier - High End Performance — Darlington Labs

MP-7: Fully-Discrete, Zero Negative Feedback, Single-Ended Class-A High-Voltage Pure J-FET (Junction Field Effect Transistor) Phono Preamplifier Get truly high end, truly musical sound with hand-built USA quality, from an engineering team with 50+ years experience. Zero Feedback, Single-En

www.darlingtonlabs.com

 

[Joe Mac]

They’re very proud of their electronics! They’re very much built around their particular way of designing a phono stage, there are pages and pages of info on it in that site!

This is the product page. It’s a pretty standard little box with a faceplate, nothing outrageous in the stunning or atrocious camps. It’s just an understated box that does a job really well.

If you scroll through the last two images are of the front. If you e-mail them, as you will have to do for shipping internationally anyway, you can also get a black front plate on special request if that suits you better.

MP-7: Discrete High-Voltage J-FET RIAA Phono Preamplifier - High End Performance — Darlington Labs

MP-7: Fully-Discrete, Zero Negative Feedback, Single-Ended Class-A High-Voltage Pure J-FET (Junction Field Effect Transistor) Phono Preamplifier Get truly high end, truly musical sound with hand-built USA quality, from an engineering team with 50+ years experience. Zero Feedback, Single-En

www.darlingtonlabs.com

@dansomeone has an MP7 as well so if you ask him nicely he might share a picture and give you his impressions of it!

 

[dansomeone]

What do they even look like? All I see is a circuitry board

very basic, 7 by 5 by 2, on/off switch, mono switch, power light on the back

 

[Thackeraye]

Ok gotcha!

I was looking at the Platinum F6. Love the modern and stylish look of them

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Maybe think about Fyne Audio as well? Ex Tannoy staff set up on their own. Haven't heard, but they have an excellent reputation.

Fyne Audio F501 (pair)

Fyne Audio F501 award-winning floorstanding loudspeaker

audiofi.ca

 

[Hollywood]

Maybe think about Fyne Audio as well? Ex Tannoy staff set up on their own. Haven't heard, but they have an excellent reputation.

Fyne Audio F501 (pair)

Fyne Audio F501 award-winning floorstanding loudspeaker

audiofi.ca

Yes indeed. There's a guy in town that carries the brand and specifically has the F501 on display in his listening room. I've yet to audition them but plan to in the near future when it is safe to so.

 

[Mather]

Hey guys roughly how many db boost does 30 extra watts of power from an AVR provide? It's not much from what I recall? Like 3 db or something around there? Roughly..

 

[HiFi Guy]

Hey guys roughly how many db boost does 30 extra watts of power from an AVR provide? It's not much from what I recall? Like 3 db or something around there? Roughly..

How much power are you starting with? Like 100 watts to 130? Is that the question?

Remember that for the human ear to perceive something as twice as loud, it takes a factor of 10. 10 watts will sound twice as loud as 1. 100 watts will seem twice as loud as 10.

In most situations with speakers of average sensitivity, a 30 watt difference in power will be imperceptible. Even going from 30 to 60 watts. Most home listening is done at under a watt.