Hi Chris!
You on to Tannoy now?? I was using Westminster and later the Westminster HRE Royals ('92-'98). Found them best when driven by tubes, but try avoid using too high powered ones. I first used VTL Ichiban (even in their 200W triode mode), things tended to be a bit overblown--images and all, the bass especially! I had a hard time figuring ways to harness those 15" drivers from stirring up room mode/loadings.
I later used the VTL90 (90W triode - Western Electric 300Bs) which improved things significantly. And further found the magical combo with them to be when partnered with a good SET amps (preferably 300Bs based). Colored it may be, but oooh those so glowing midrange to die for, I still remembered quite vividly..
You on to Tannoy now?? I was using Westminster and later the Westminster HRE Royals ('92-'98). Found them best when driven by tubes, but try avoid using too high powered ones. I first used VTL Ichiban (even in their 200W triode mode), things tended to be a bit overblown--images and all, the bass especially! I had a hard time figuring ways to harness those 15" drivers from stirring up room mode/loadings.
I later used the VTL90 (90W triode - Western Electric 300Bs) which improved things significantly. And further found the magical combo with them to be when partnered with a good SET amps (preferably 300Bs based). Colored it may be, but oooh those so glowing midrange to die for, I still remembered quite vividly..