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Post by roxbrough on Aug 20, 2015 14:26:00 GMT
It's just because that's what was there before - picked up Tannoy Mercurys for £20 at a charity shop and Mrs Chris loves them as the look really appeals to her! For £20 they were a bargain as well. The four sets of speakers I have all have different strengths but all are very good. My ANKs are my favourites though as they are very neutral and just seem to let more of the music out. Perfect for valves,perfect. Is there a connection between Tannoyand Sony? Same factory,different branding maybe? I have just acquired a pair of Mercury's and a pair of Sony NX1's! |
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Post by Chris on Aug 20, 2015 14:58:39 GMT
The Mercurys are very good speakers. There's a thread about them and photos of mine elsewhere. They respond well to my super duper speaker cable as well as good stands.
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Post by Chris on Aug 20, 2015 15:00:58 GMT
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Post by Chris on Aug 20, 2015 15:04:44 GMT
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Post by Chris on Aug 20, 2015 15:10:07 GMT
You know that's just reminded me - I've a wee Sony amp kicking about and my CD players a Sony. Must hook it all up.
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Post by roxbrough on Aug 20, 2015 16:38:41 GMT
The Mercurys are very good speakers. There's a thread about them and photos of mine elsewhere. They respond well to my super duper speaker cable as well as good stands. I'm sure they are Chris and it might be that the NX1's prefer the Linton and Van Damme cable, because the NX1's sound preferable to my ears. Not better; preferable. |
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Post by roxbrough on Aug 20, 2015 16:43:24 GMT
That's very generous and decent of you sir. I bought the Van Damme on recommendation here however and as I'm currently happy with it and also some lengths of lawnmower cable I'm not going to tamper. |
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Post by roxbrough on Aug 20, 2015 16:44:26 GMT
You know that's just reminded me - I've a wee Sony amp kicking about and my CD players a Sony. Must hook it all up. Interesting experiment, I would love to read your findings. |
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Post by Chris on Aug 21, 2015 7:58:29 GMT
I shall endeavour to keep you informed.
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Post by roxbrough on Aug 29, 2015 20:34:34 GMT
The Linton 2's sound better on the Linton receiver, but the Sony's pushed them hard.
Maybe the Sony's will sound special when I hook them up to the Nobsound??!
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2015 15:57:41 GMT
Picked up a pair of the Brooklands today for £5.  Tidied up nicely and more tweeters to fix but hey ho |
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2015 16:59:44 GMT
That's them in situ and hooked up to a NAD 3225 PE amp with very good speaker cable and they sound excellent. Total cost of this system £5.  |
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 19, 2015 17:44:59 GMT
That's a lot of speaker for a fiver. Judging by the sticker, I'd say the previous owner has probably got 'em run in for you!
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Post by MartinT on Oct 19, 2015 21:11:01 GMT
Glad the sticker came off  |
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2015 21:24:09 GMT
They went faster with it on.
Sound better with it off though. Subjectively.
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 19, 2015 21:50:16 GMT
Added bonus of removing it- tracks no longer begin with "One, chew, free, fo"
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2015 22:12:10 GMT
I see your down wit da yute ChrisB! Betchya Snoopy snoop doggy dog is ya flava. Word!
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Post by ChrisB on Oct 19, 2015 22:32:10 GMT
I was thinking of The Ramones actually...  |
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Post by Chris on Oct 19, 2015 22:57:02 GMT
Well I made a right arse of that.
Going back to my beer now.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 20, 2015 5:38:58 GMT
Yes, The Ramones came to mind immediately!
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