Tannoy Owners & Discussion

[VanArn]

This site will give you the periods that the various Tannoy models were made.   www.44bx.com/tannoy/partnos.html

Edited October 17, 2023 by VanArn

[Dan1991]

Certainly can post a few photos up shortly-currently they are in storage but will have them in a few weeks. 

Keen to hear peoples thoughts on my original topic!

[crtexcnndrm99]

What gasket and mounting advice is recommended? I read somewhere that one can get quite particular about the right amount of torque… wondering if cork between plywood and driver would be successful? 
 

Cheers

[VanArn]

4 hours ago, Dan1991 said:

Certainly can post a few photos up shortly-currently they are in storage but will have them in a few weeks. 

Keen to hear peoples thoughts on my original topic!

Original spare parts are a problem and expensive if you actually need them to repair an early Tannoy Monitor Gold ( 10,12 0r 15'').  Some parts are available from Lockwoods in England. The high frequency diaphragms are apparently now sourced from China. As far as repairers go, Garry Cawsey* (Melbourne), LX-4-MAN are worth a try.  John Woodhead builds excellent cabinets; he is also Melbourne based. I prefer enclosures that are designed using the T & S Parameters.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            * He can get the T & S measurements after the Tannoys are repaired and also the impedance and phase graphs necessary to design an improved passive crossover network.

Edited October 19, 2023 by VanArn
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[Dan1991]

Thanks for the reply there

 

John Woodhead sounds like a good name for case builders

 

I disassembled the original cases yesterday as have been moving recently, the old cabinets where chipboard and had begun to crumble due to water damage. I have read that certain plywood is the best for cabinets redesigns?

 

Also the model is not the 15" Golds sadly-they are the 15" HPD 385/8

 

 

Sp1.pdf Sp2.pdf Sp3.pdf Sp4.pdf Sp5.pdf Sp6.pdf

[crtexcnndrm99]

What feet have people tried under their Tannoys? 

[mbic]

Since around 1975 I have listened to my HPD 315 drivers in a Tannoy modified Chatsworth cabinet. I also use Tannoy ST 50 supertweeters. The Chatsworth cabinets are an infinite baffle design, this means that the bass can be somewhat limited, so I added a REL Quake sub bass unit which gives extension. The REL is also an IB design. I much prefer IB designs than ported enclosures.

The Amplifier is a Revox B 250-S.

[LX_4_MAN]

Ive been a bit inactive on here as of recent , hoping to spark a bit of motivation for people to post pics of their tannoys again

happy listening 

[LX_4_MAN]

I'll keep going , here's the Canterbury's SE's driven of an early champaign coloured leak stereo 20 

[LX_4_MAN]

And here's some blurry pics of the kensington SE's 🫨

[Fenda]

Beautiful collection 

[LX_4_MAN]

Latest into the room ...... 

[jgunner]

@LX_4_MAN Looks to be a Legacy Tannoy, Arden perhaps? . How does it compare to the the HPD units from the 70s?

[LX_4_MAN]

3 hours ago, jgunner said:

@LX_4_MAN Looks to be a Legacy Tannoy, Arden perhaps? . How does it compare to the the HPD units from the 70s?

Fresh in the room ....give me a few weeks with them before I open my mouth thought I've tried multiple mk1 and 2 ardens so I better try the newies 

[jgunner]

@LX_4_MAN your bachelor pad is the stuff of wet dreams!!  Very jealous!!

[MossIsley]

Hi all,

here are my Tannoy K3838's (1985?)with new surrounds. Dark, wam gentle giants.

[LX_4_MAN]

Lovely pair of 3838's, I'd say they are local krix assembled ones which means the cabinets will be much more solid than any factory tannoy offering of the time (srm15)

 

What are the single ended amps , looks like 805 output tube ? 

 

Oh I know most Tannoy owners usually have more than a single pair .....I have a feeling there is another photo coming

[MossIsley]

21 hours ago, LX_4_MAN said:

 

 

What are the single ended amps , looks like 805 output tube ? 

 

 

@LX_4_MAN they are AM music 805's http://www.am-hiend.com/product/805m.html 

I have only had them for a couple of weeks and have been impressed so far. Currently swapped in some PSVANE 805 power tubes and they have raised the bar in terms of opening up the top end. I demoed them on some Tannoy Memory's. The GRF cabinet certainly makes a big difference over the traditional Arden style cabinet. Im sure you have already experienced this

[LX_4_MAN]

On 22/06/2024 at 6:17 PM, MossIsley said:

@LX_4_MAN they are AM music 805's http://www.am-hiend.com/product/805m.html 

I have only had them for a couple of weeks and have been impressed so far. Currently swapped in some PSVANE 805 power tubes and they have raised the bar in terms of opening up the top end. I demoed them on some Tannoy Memory's. The GRF cabinet certainly makes a big difference over the traditional Arden style cabinet. Im sure you have already experienced this

Very nice ! I indeed have had 2 pairs of grf memory's but never got the chance to try single ended .....still on my to do list is a nice single ended amp on the Tannoys

 

How's the Glennies  settling into their new home ? 

[MossIsley]

I recently joined the Glenairs 15 club. No regrets just happy days!

[THOMO]

Playing my Monitor Gold 15s with my old Trimax EL34 monoblocks. Contemporaries playing together! Both from around 1967.I just got the Trimaxes back from a complete check up and fine tune.They have come back sounding superb.

A while back I bought a Cayin A88T  valve amp which is very well regarded.Some people seem to prefer them to their McIntosh 275s .Very decent sounding modern valve amps but the Trimaxes are substantially better sounding.Something a bit special about them from the textured rhythmical bass ,sweet and expressive midrange and big 3D open sound stage.And a great reminder of when we used to make great things in Australia.Nearly everything in it other than a couple of replacement electrolytic caps is Australian made.I guess I should get some  NOS Australian EL34s to complete that.

Edited June 28, 2024 by THOMO

[crtexcnndrm99]

Both Tannoys looking fantastic. I agree on the synergy of EL34 and the timber cabs. Here are my 315’s and 20W uesugi bros amp in a new space. 
 

 

 

[kffern]

My 1988 Tannoy Little Gold Monitors has split its cloth suspension. I believe they are K3149. My repairer has ordered parts but its been a while now.

Has anyone else had this problem and can share advice and experiences?

Thanks,

kffern

[VanArn]

Your repairer might have opted to replace the cone assembly rather than just the split cloth surround. This is the neatest and safest repair method. Unfortunately, Tannoy parts are basically aftermarket replacements as the original factory parts are no longer available. He may be trying to seek supply from Lockwoods in the UK which can be a frustrating and expensive experience. I have come across the splitting problem with what is called a  "M" profile cloth surround and I would suggest that a more conventional 3 or 4 groove cloth surround might be a solution if you wish to retain the original cone.

Edited August 9, 2024 by VanArn
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[kffern]

1 hour ago, VanArn said:

Your repairer might have opted to replace the cone assembly rather than just the split cloth surround. This is the neatest and safest repair method. Unfortunately, Tannoy parts are basically aftermarket replacements as the original factory parts are no longer available. He may be trying to seek supply from Lockwoods in the UK which can be a frustrating and expensive experience. I have come across the splitting problem with what is called a  "M" profile cloth surround and I would suggest that a more conventional 3 or 4 groove cloth surround might be a solution if you wish to retain the original cone.

Thanks. He is repairing my Bryston amp as well and don't want to hassle him with questions. The surrounds have gone dry and hard.

kffern