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Help need an integrated amp for Tannoy Stirling

I am currently using a Sansui AU-717 to amplify my Tannoy Prestige Stirling SE speakers. The sound is characterized by listener fatigue and is a little bit like a scream. Before these speakers, I had Totem Hawk and the sound was OK, maybe not a very full sound but very listenable and enjoyable. Before I listened almost always an analog source LENCO L 70 modified plint and now I like to listen to more cd because of that. I'm sad because I don't like the sound anymore.
The Tannoy I bought them new and now they have about 200 hrs. Any thoughts about these, or other amps using the Tannoy Stirling speakers?
Thank you very much,
Romeo
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aronsss
110 posts
 
Let them break in for another 200 hours and get a tube integrated amp which will ameliorate any "screaming." More break-in alone may help. What is your price point to purchase a different integrated and what are your other components -- cartridge cable, step up, etc?
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lokie
528 posts
 
Budget?
porto OP
20 posts
 
Around 3000-3500$ for used integrated amp.
Cartridge is Micro Acoustics MA630 and the phonopreamp is Threshold FET 10/pc with Lustre GST-801 arm. Before these speakers I has the same configuration.
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kops
478 posts
 
try a Viva audio Preciso or Solista LT is amazing with Tannoy prestige series.
face
516 posts
 
Manley Stingray.
ecclectique
509 posts
 
Hi Porto. I would 2nd the Manley Stingray as recommended by Face.
Although I have never heard the Tannoy Sterling.
My buddies Stingray was a synergistic match with my Tannoy Westminsters....very impressive indeed.
jburidan
803 posts
 
Agree with Aronsss. Tannoy DCs require a long break-in period. When first I heard my Tannoys, I feared I had made an expensive mistake. I played them round the clock for a month before they began to sing.

Also, Tannoy DCs require top-rate amplification. Look for a used pair of Jota monoblocks.
jburidan
803 posts
 
Forgot to mention, my Tannoys like to be bi-wired with Acoustic Zen Satori Shotgun speaker wires.
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lokie
528 posts
 
Look for something with good, beefy transformers. I haven't heard the Audio Art amps with Tannoys but I would bet the Jota would be a good match, especially the high output models.
jburidan
803 posts
 
Lokie, the Tannoy-Jota high current combination is breathtaking.
hoggshead
80 posts
 
Try the Dialogue one or two from Primaluna. I drive a pair of Glenair's with a Dialogue two using the Shuguang Treasure EL34 Tubes. Another amp I like is Jadis. Jadis is quite expensive though.

Jim
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lokie
528 posts
 
I bet the Air Tight ATM-1 that's for sale now would be good match.
rrog
1,958 posts
 
Manley uses Tannoy speakers. The Stingray would be a natural match.
tapajeurs
11 posts
 
I use mind with a leben 300, plenty of fun and bass is tweakeble for low listening session, very fun and no listening fatigue, ad a rega DAC with 5 filter type to choose from and forget listening fatigue. And lenco TT should be very enjoyable on them, you try ortofon black cart on it, will help or a lovely Denon 103 if MC is available....
tapajeurs
11 posts
 
primaluna got a smile curve in the output, but boomy bass with my stirling....

:(

just sold mine for cheap!
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