I've heard the opinion the Ardens can use additional internal bracing and dampening. There is Hans Hilberink's Tannoy site, and Hans' Yahoo Tannoy forum (Hans being the moderator), a tremendous amount of information available from either one. You can post questions, and get answers from Tannoy owners all over the globe.
With my custom Tannoys (HPD 315's, ca 1975 12" DC drivers, that have upgraded "Hard Edge" surrounds, custom crossovers and internal wiring). I've used quite a few amplifiers, with good to great effect, solid state to start out with, then tube amps. At this time, I'm using a Class D Audio (two modules bridged, outputting 500 Wpc), for everyday listening, and an SET 300B for vinyl listening. Both have their advantages, the SET sounding gorgeous, the Class D makes them sit up and pay attention. They sound great with both.
Good luck, and enjoy your Ardens,
Dan
With my custom Tannoys (HPD 315's, ca 1975 12" DC drivers, that have upgraded "Hard Edge" surrounds, custom crossovers and internal wiring). I've used quite a few amplifiers, with good to great effect, solid state to start out with, then tube amps. At this time, I'm using a Class D Audio (two modules bridged, outputting 500 Wpc), for everyday listening, and an SET 300B for vinyl listening. Both have their advantages, the SET sounding gorgeous, the Class D makes them sit up and pay attention. They sound great with both.
Good luck, and enjoy your Ardens,
Dan