Vintage radio & hifi experience
Friday, May 23, 2025
TAD TSM 300 speakers
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
The First edition Tannoy Autograph Mini (2005-2016) vs the new Tannoy OW (2020- Present)
1. Comparing the Look : Outer Appearance.
The First generation Tannoy Autograph Mini has followed the vintage Tannoy Autograph design.
2. Comparing the Products:
A. First Generation Tannoy Autograph Mini : 2-Way Stand-Mount 4" Dual Concentric HiFi Loudspeaker (Teak)
Product Features
2 way stand mount loudspeaker for small sized rooms
A miniature and authentic recreation of the famous 1950's Tannoy AUTOGRAPH design
Dual Concentric driver technology provides class-leading coherence and point-source imaging
4" driver with 88 dB/Watt sensitivity and 200 Watt peak power handling deliver incredible dynamics for the size of enclosure
Tulip Waveguide with 19 mm titanium dome enhances the point source symmetrical dispersion properties, providing exceptional Wideband high frequency clarity and articulation
Handcrafted teak veneered cabinet with solid teak trim provides a unique and timeless piece of furniture
Low frequency paper pulp cone with rubber surround provide natural sounding midrange and excellent bass extension
capacitors, low loss laminated core inductors and close tolerance wirewound resistors delivering a more natural and cohesive sound
High purity silver internal wiring maximises signal transparency
High density birch ply cabinet provides extreme rigidity to control low frequency performance and minimise midrange colouration
High loss internal damping panels further minimise cabinet colouration
Cabinets rear ported for a richer and deeper bass response
Oatmeal grille cloth contributes to retro styling
B. New Tannoy Mini Autograph Mini : 2-Way Stand-Mount 4" Dual Concentric HiFi Loudspeaker (Oiled Walnut)
2 way stand mount loudspeaker for small sized rooms
A miniature and authentic recreation of the famous 1950's Tannoy AUTOGRAPH design
Dual Concentric driver technology provides class-leading coherence and point-source imaging
4" driver with 200 Watt peak power handling delivers incredible dynamics for the size of enclosure
Point source Tulip Waveguide with symmetrical dispersion for accurate stereo imaging
19 mm titanium dome driver provides exceptional wideband high frequency clarity and articulation
Handcrafted, oiled walnut veneered cabinet with solid walnut trim provides a unique and timeless piece of furniture
Low frequency paper pulp cone with rubber surround provides natural sounding midrange and excellent bass extension
Hard wired crossovers featuring proprietary Tannoy capacitors and low loss laminated core inductors delivering a more natural and cohesive sound
Highly conductive, low resistance internal wiring maximises sign
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Tannoy Autograph Mini First Generation 2005-2016
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Mini JVC wood cone speakers EX-NW1
Sunday, September 10, 2023
Yamaha NS -1000MM speakers
The Yamaha NS-1000MM speakers, released in Japan in 1999 during the “Golden Era” of Japanese high-fidelity audio equipment, are simply incredible and under rated. The Yamaha NS-1000mm is a mini version of the famous NS-1000 from the 1970s. The mini version It is a small speaker system developed for theater sound, inheriting design concepts such as NS-1000M and NS-10M. A 12 cm cone type unit is used for the low range, a 2.5 cm dome type unit for the middle range, and a 1.5 cm dome type unit for the high range.
The feature that really put these speakers on the Hi-Fi map is their beryllium drivers, providing unparalleled performance in the time domain. These ultra-thin diaphragms were produced by electron beam evaporation in a highly advanced fabrication process. The surface of the beryllium alloy, prone to corrosion, was sealed by a proprietary 5-micron coating.
The NS-1000Ms have been used in mastering studios around the world, as well as the Swedish and Finnish national broadcasting studios. The sound of these speakers in heavenly pure, to be used as the highest level of reference. Although these speakers in general are not rare, those in excellent condition with original box and papers are very rare. Owing to the space limitation in Hong Kong, I can only look for the mini version.
Each unit is equipped with a metal guard grill. The magnetic circuit employs an A / MAG type anti-magnetic circuit that magnetizes both the main magnet and cancel magnet under the optimum environment and cancels the current distortion that occurs with the conventional cancel magnet system. The enclosure is made with Yamaha's original three-way flow retaining structure, which dramatically improves the durability and accuracy of the joint part of plate materials.
- Borrowed photos below from the internet to show the size difference between the NS1000 versus the NS1000MM
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Pioneer S-A4SPT-VP Pure Malt speakers
TAD TSM 300 speakers
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