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    Quote Originally Posted by walpurgis View Post
    Good Tannoys could well be. There are some to avoid.
    Any particular range to avoid?

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    Quote Originally Posted by SantanaCorreia View Post
    Any particular range to avoid?
    Not specifically.

    The dual concentric models are the ones to aim for. There being two basic types, 'tulip waveguide' and Pepperpot'. This relates to the central horn tweeter. The pepperpot being generally regarded as the ultimate, but some of the tulip wave guide versions are very good too. Two models I'd suggest avoiding are the old DC100 and DC200. I found them two dimensional, dull and coloured.

    It's all down to budget!
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    I have been looking and found the Focal 714. Do you think they will match? Tannoy I cant seem to find.

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    Go second hand if possible. Lots of bargains to be had if you shop around and you'll probably pick up a pair worth far more than 500E
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    I am looking for second hand. These focal are second hand.

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    I dont want to go over 500€

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    Quote Originally Posted by SantanaCorreia View Post
    I have been looking and found the Focal 714. Do you think they will match? Tannoy I cant seem to find.
    They will work just fine, You could get better for 500 in the UK but I guess Portugal is more limited in choice.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    They will work just fine, You could get better for 500 in the UK but I guess Portugal is more limited in choice.
    Probably but ordering from ebay may not be safe.

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    There is always some small risk buying used but it is offset against the fact that you can get something a lot better than what you could afford buying new.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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