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    Join Date: Jun 2017

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    I'm Dee.

    Default Tannoy Devon to Cheviot upgrade

    Hi all....when I first joined AoS I was in the process of searching for a way to upgrade my Tannoy Devons to Cheviot cabinets .I initially considered having custom cabinets made but whilst these may have given me the optimum performance from the 12'' Hpd units the cost was way too much for me.
    Fleabay has its moments because I managed to get a pair of Mk1 Cheviot cabinets for next to nothing.
    They just needed some tlc which I lavished in abundance.One of the units is now up and running.....pics to follow
    Last edited by Papa Dee; 12-09-2017 at 04:18. Reason: Correct images
    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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    Should be interesting. The Devon is compromised in the bass and the Cheviot boxes will be much better. Keep us posted.
    It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Dee View Post
    Hi all....when I first joined AoS I was in the process of searching for a way to upgrade my Tannoy Devons to Cheviot cabinets .I initially considered having custom cabinets made but whilst these may have given me the optimum performance from the 12'' Hpd units the cost was way too much for me.
    Fleabay has its moments because I managed to get a pair of Mk1 Cheviot cabinets for next to nothing.
    They just needed some tlc which I lavished in abundance.One of the units is now up and running.....pics to follow
    IMG_2239.JPGIMG_2240.JPGIMG_2236.JPG



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    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Dee View Post
    The top of the first cabinet had water damage and the veneer had bubbled badly and the cover was beyond saving?.....


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    I had a friend reveneer the top of the cabinet and gave the remainder of the unit a good rubdown with methylated spirit and wire wool... finished off with several coats of danish oil......The eagle eyed amongst you will notice that I mixed up the speaker covers and recovered the old Devon covers by accident.Another supply of speaker cloth and all is now correct... one down ...one to go


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    Last edited by Papa Dee; 19-09-2017 at 02:30.
    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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    Quote Originally Posted by Papa Dee View Post
    I had a friend reveneer the top of the cabinet and gave the remainder of the unit a good rubdown with methylated spirit and wire wool... finished off with several coats of danish oil......The eagle eyed amongst you will notice that I mixed up the speaker covers and recovered the old Devon covers by accident.Another supply of speaker cloth and all is now correct... one down ...one to go


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    IMG_2094.JPGIMG_0199.JPGIMG_0200.JPGIMG_0202.JPG



    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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    Very nice job! I notice that you haven't used the badges. Do you still have them because I'm looking for a pair for mine?
    Simon.

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    Wow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by cuddles View Post
    Very nice job! I notice that you haven't used the badges. Do you still have them because I'm looking for a pair for mine?
    Hi Simon,the picture shows the Devon covers repaired by mistake... here are the correct Cheviot covers... with the badges.. No spare badges .. sorry.IMG_2265.JPG


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    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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    So how are they sounding now?
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    Hi Geoff... the transformation is better than I could have hoped for.....right now only one Cheviot cabinet is complete... so I've currently got one Devon and one Cheviot hooked up .When I picked up the cabinets they
    had no plinths ,and in the interests of fettling ...I made up new 9cm plinths to improve the height of the speaker in relation to my listening position.Being able to make direct comparisons between old and new cabinets is a bonus....the bass is deeper ,more defined ,on vocals Aaron Neville and Aretha have never sounded so mellow .Even at low volume the improvement is audible whilst when I turn the wick up on the old Yammie....it becomes a thing of beauty and a joy to behold.Will give a proper audition when the other cabinet is returned...Dee
    System... THORENS TD160 Super in Purpose built plinth.

    SME 3009 S2 improved ,Van Den Hul hybrid interconnect and rewired by J7 at Audio Origami with Vdh silver wire.

    ARKLESS 640P Phono amp..Currently using Denon Dl103
    But have Denon dl110 HoMc cartridge....Shure v15 111. as reserves

    YAMAHA Cr2020 receiver overhauled and upgraded by Select 45rpm


    Denon dvd 3910(transport) Monarchy Audio M22C Dac..
    Monarchy Audio Dip Classic

    Tannoy Cheviot speakers ( cones and surround replaced by Lockwood)

    TEAC X1000R r2r

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