A fellow using the Westminster has substitute the Audio Note P4 (16w PSE) for a 50w FET single ended and one other change the Cary 805 ANV in favor of Audion silver night (24W PP).
While both of them want to have a SET, It seems their Tannoys have different taste.
I was present on the auditions and it was very clear that SET were too much over emphasize bodies against speed, delicacy and fine details.
So what if ... you have too choose between SET & Tannoys?
Mind you I'm a dedicated SET person and when I've had to choose, 25 years back, I sold the huge Goldmund mono blocks for the humble Border Patrol. I've had the Proac Response 5 which were barely OK for a 10w SET, so from these days till now I practice the tailoring to build an acceptable speaker.
I wish you to overcome the restrictions and enjoy the trip.
Regards
While both of them want to have a SET, It seems their Tannoys have different taste.
I was present on the auditions and it was very clear that SET were too much over emphasize bodies against speed, delicacy and fine details.
So what if ... you have too choose between SET & Tannoys?
Mind you I'm a dedicated SET person and when I've had to choose, 25 years back, I sold the huge Goldmund mono blocks for the humble Border Patrol. I've had the Proac Response 5 which were barely OK for a 10w SET, so from these days till now I practice the tailoring to build an acceptable speaker.
I wish you to overcome the restrictions and enjoy the trip.
Regards