Just connected up an old friend, Radford STA25 III

**spendorman** · 12-02-2017, 19:34

Originally Posted by User211

I have to be honest I think the aesthetics are in the "so ugly it's cool" camp. But ugly they are I'm sure to non hi-fi types.

I'm not too bothered about aesthetics, proof is that I have a Volvo 340!

**The Black Adder** · 12-02-2017, 19:47

I love the look... you need 1960's industrial eyes to appreciate.

**Arkless Electronics** · 12-02-2017, 20:13

I happen to have one in for service at the moment... Will add my subjective review when the work is completed... (I made a decision to not hear this legend until it's working A1). This will be the first time I've had the use of one in my own system.... known quantity.. known acoustics etc. I'm so hoping it won't be a let down to not just meet a hero but get to know him.. at least for a few days before it has to go back to it's lucky owner.

**mik_rik** · 12-02-2017, 20:57

Should try an Sta -15,the Gz34 rec gives off more heat to keep your room warm

and it sounds nice too.[had mine since 1981] Mick

**Barry** · 12-02-2017, 20:58

Originally Posted by spendorman

Many years ago I tried that, to me the difference was not that much, with the other speakers the difference seemed greater. These Rogers speaker things are very revealing, in some respects, more so than the 57's.

I once compared the Rogers 'BBC Studio Monitors' (a spin-off of the LS3/6s; I believe we've had this discussion before) with the Quad 57s. Very close in sound quality, but I still prefer the Quads.

**spendorman** · 12-02-2017, 21:05

Originally Posted by mik_rik

Should try an Sta -15,the Gz34 rec gives off more heat to keep your room warm

and it sounds nice too.[had mine since 1981] Mick

Strangely enough, all those years ago when I swapped Tannoy 12" Silvers for the STA25, I could have had an STA15 instead. We tried the two amps together and could not really detect any difference, I went for the greater power of the 25.

I have a pair of Quad II's as well, GZ32's in those, could run them to add to the heating!

**mik_rik** · 12-02-2017, 21:09

Originally Posted by spendorman

Strangely enough, all those years ago when I swapped Tannoy 12" Silvers for the STA25, I could have had an STA15 instead. We tried the two amps together and could not really detect any difference, I went for the greater power of the 25.

I have a pair of Quad II's as well, GZ32's in those, could run them to add to the heating!

Yep,sound better than any halogen heater

Cheers Mick

**Barry** · 12-02-2017, 21:10

Originally Posted by spendorman

Strangely enough, all those years ago when I swapped Tannoy 12" Silvers for the STA25, I could have had an STA15 instead. We tried the two amps together and could not really detect any difference, I went for the greater power of the 25.

I have a pair of Quad II's as well, GZ32's in those, could run them to add to the heating!

Think the mid and top is better with the 15, the bass is better with the 25.

**spendorman** · 12-02-2017, 21:16

Originally Posted by Barry

Think the mid and top is better with the 15, the bass is better with the 25.

People have mentioned this over the years, but I wonder how true it is. What puts me off a bit with the STA15 is the GZ34, they seem to fail a bit too often. I wonder if it's really big enough for the 22 Watts (I think) per channel that the 15 can put out.

**mik_rik** · 12-02-2017, 21:25

A lot of the modern day '34's are not up to the job,definately recommend a Mullard in there .Just my experience-plus I rest easier not worrying the rec is going to fail and poss taking out the mains tx

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