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speedyj
13-10-2020, 16:36
So I picked up a pair of Tannoy Cheviots in amazing condition today. Had some Eatons a few years ago. Loved them then let them go and regretted it. Now finally found some bigger brothers and got a very good deal. They've been recently refoamed and done well but all else is stock.

So System now is.

Project Perspex 6 SB.
https://i.ibb.co/YkgbbCq/IMG-1363.jpg (https://ibb.co/58Z220f)

Ortofon Quintet Bronze.
https://i.ibb.co/kGmw8vF/IMG-1366.jpg (https://ibb.co/3TRjNQH)

Big Bottle Audio MK1 Phono.
https://i.ibb.co/CzDJ8mJ/IMG-1361.jpg (https://ibb.co/0cvB2mB)

Yaqin MC30-L
https://i.ibb.co/ZH9j961/IMG-1368.jpg (https://ibb.co/q06S6MF)

Cambridge Stream Magic 6 Ver2.
https://i.ibb.co/yXqkY1w/IMG-1370.jpg (https://ibb.co/9NW4VLF)

Tannoy Cheviots.
https://i.ibb.co/dJtV4VR/IMG-1354.jpg (https://ibb.co/mF02523)
https://i.ibb.co/L8kFr45/IMG-1356.jpg (https://ibb.co/t4mGzyX)



Computer runs an Asus Xonar Essence STX into a set of Adam A7 monitors.
https://i.ibb.co/51rsPkY/IMG-1372.jpg (https://ibb.co/Rg3QqNh)
https://i.ibb.co/26WsTwH/IMG-1373.jpg (https://ibb.co/7zjRqHL)



Vinyl collection is at around 150 and growing.
https://i.ibb.co/S5mRtMs/IMG-1374.jpg (https://ibb.co/Xj5S7K2)


Yaqin is running off of a Variac to keep voltage at 220v which helps with bias a lot.

Will keep the Tannoy Revolution XT6F for a while but they will be sold at some point soon as the Cheviots are not going anywhere period.
Pete812
13-10-2020, 22:05
Wow, good looking system you got there :)
walpurgis
13-10-2020, 22:35
Nice looking Cheviots John, had a couple of sets myself. I bet they sound very different to what you're used to (in a good way :)).
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2020, 22:40
Very nice :thumbsup:
speedyj
14-10-2020, 06:42
Thanks gents, its taken a while but i think this is my end system for now.
400v on the anode
17-10-2020, 12:51
I have listened to many speakers over the years but I still come back to my Cheviots which I have had from new (although re-coned by Lockwood some 18 years ago and new cone outer seal again this year from the gent who has taken on the work of Lockwood). In a bigger room than mine I would look for a pair of Ardens.
Wakefield Turntables
17-10-2020, 12:55
Thanks gents, its taken a while but i think this is my end system for now.

How many times have I heard that before :lol:.
RobbieGong
17-10-2020, 13:02
Yep ! :D
Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2020, 14:46
Thanks gents, its taken a while but i think this is my end system for now.

Spoken like a true addict, sorry, audiophile :D
Edward
17-10-2020, 16:52
Looks like a great system John. Very nicely put together. I'm sure it sounds out of this world.

But don't reckon on it being your end system. I'm sure you suffer from the same ailment I and many others have - G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome).
speedyj
17-10-2020, 21:38
Looks like a great system John. Very nicely put together. I'm sure it sounds out of this world.

But don't reckon on it being your end system. I'm sure you suffer from the same ailment I and many others have - G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome).

Lets just not say it out loud guys!

I will stop for a while :lol:
speedyj
17-10-2020, 21:39
How many times have I heard that before :lol:.

Once or twice perhaps!
paulf-2007
18-10-2020, 12:34
How many times have I heard that before :lol:.
He did say for now so has a get out
speedyj
18-10-2020, 14:52
He did say for now so has a get out

If I stray I can blame the steroids that I'm on....................................must not stray!
400v on the anode
06-11-2020, 16:37
Looks like a great system John. Very nicely put together. I'm sure it sounds out of this world.

But don't reckon on it being your end system. I'm sure you suffer from the same ailment I and many others have - G.A.S. (gear acquisition syndrome).

Tell me about it.....
speedyj
08-11-2020, 09:51
https://i.ibb.co/MS0LG8W/IMG-20201108-094917.jpg (https://ibb.co/YQsGyDY)

Worse places to be trapped in lockdown.
AJSki2fly
08-11-2020, 10:50
Hi John, system and room is looking very nice!

A thought I had, I'm not sure how you have your speakers sited, on spikes or pads, but you might want to have view the video and have a read of this thread. https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?71285-Experiments-in-Isolation&referrerid=5845

So far the best improvement I have found is with these https://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?71285-Experiments-in-Isolation&p=1233224#post1233224.

You never know for not a lot of outlay you might get a great improvement.:) Definitely worth doing if your floor is suspended.

Cheers

Adrian

PS Just thought it would be another system change:eek::lol:
Edward
08-11-2020, 15:57
Very tidy and smart looking.

How are you getting on with the Tannoys?
speedyj
10-11-2020, 16:41
Very tidy and smart looking.

How are you getting on with the Tannoys?

I did exactly what I said I wouldn't. Sold them on for a profit and bought a set of Cambridge Audio Aeromax 6's which are a revelation for the cost.

Made over £1200 in the process so cannot complain.

System is sounding great and I'm happy with cash in the bank to play with.

Migh build a set of pencils at some point.
Edward
10-11-2020, 18:11
I did exactly what I said I wouldn't. Sold them on for a profit and bought a set of Cambridge Audio Aeromax 6's which are a revelation for the cost.

Made over £1200 in the process so cannot complain.

System is sounding great and I'm happy with cash in the bank to play with.

Migh build a set of pencils at some point.

:lol:

'Cheviots staying there - period'.

:)

Sounds like you did a good trade. How did the Cheviots sound after the RFC refreshed xovers and other work you did?

The Pensil speakers sounds like a fun project to do.