CAS 2011

Tannoy, Linn, and MIT

Stephen Mejias  |  Jul 19, 2011

Through a system built on all-Linn electronics (Akurate DS: $6990; Akurate Kontrol: $6500; Akurate 2200 power amp: $5200), Tannoy Definition DC8 loudspeakers ($3600/pair, in lovely Espresso Walnut finish), and MIT cables, we listened to a series of short excerpts of hi-res demo material, from female vocals to a familiar drum solo off the good, ol' Sheffield Track & Drum Record.

Our host, Steven Lester, used an iPad running PlugPlayer and a QNAP NAS to play a combination of "Red Book," DVD-A, HDTracks, and Society of Sound files.

Vocals sounded consistently big and smooth, and that drum track sounded present and forceful, with great transient speed, impact, and detail for a dramatic, vibrant sound. Bam! Snap! Pow! Crash!

COMMENTS
j22928's picture
Submitted by j22928 on July 20, 2011 - 7:11am

The new Linn Majik Isobarik is pictured next to the Tannoy. How sad that there was no mention of how it sounded.

Stephen Mejias's picture
Submitted by Stephen Mejias on July 20, 2011 - 9:37am

I'm sorry: The Linn speaker wasn't playing when I was in the room.  It sounded very quiet.

James12's picture
Submitted by James12 on May 28, 2012 - 11:20pm

it gives more better quality sound as i really want the same.
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volvic's picture
Submitted by volvic on July 20, 2011 - 10:12am

Used to be that Tannoy speakers looked retro, nowdays I find the Linn speakers looking more retro and the Tannoys more modern. 

Stephen Mejias's picture
Submitted by Stephen Mejias on July 20, 2011 - 11:00am

It depends on the series. Tannoy's awesome Prestige line carries the retro design.

volvic's picture
Submitted by volvic on July 20, 2011 - 12:04pm

Used to be ALL Tannoy speakers looked retro.  You are correct some look like my Grandmother's armoir. 

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