Tannoy Autograph Mini Standmount Speakers – Teak

Here we have a pair of Autograph Mini loudspeakers from Tannoy. These classically styled small speakers are in very good condition, supplied in original factory packaging along with manual, grilles plus our regular three month warranty.
Tannoy Say….
The Autograph Mini is a hugely scaled-down but authentic version of a loudspeaker that was famous throughout the audio world fifty years ago. Reduced to a fraction of the size of the immense and revered original Tannoy Autograph this exquisite replica is the ultimate modern retro audio product. Its diminutive size and accurately detailed finish produce a modern day classic that will embellish the most contemporary surroundings.
Remaining true to the cabinet build and finish quality of that yesteryear model, the Autograph Mini naturally incorporates a Dual Concentric™ driver – the unique engineering statement that makes this speaker a ‘real’ Tannoy. Incorporating wide bandwidth technology to ensure breathtaking performance from a unit measuring just 4” in diameter, this is the smallest ‘Dual’ ever manufactured. And following in the footsteps of its proven heritage the driver utilises a heavy cast alloy frame and multi fibre paper pulp cone. Delivering natural midrange and well defined bass, the traditional but high tech cone material also ensures subtlety with stunning detail and expansive imaging.
A key component of the Autograph Mini is the titanium diaphragm high frequency unit positioned on the same axis as the bass section. Fitted with a neodymium magnet system to deliver a smooth response up to an incredible 54 kHz, this key component in the Autograph Mini enhances the loudspeaker’s strikingly true to life performance. Ensuring complete signal path integrity, 99.99% high purity silver cable is used to connect the tweeter to the system’s minimalist crossover network – a thoroughbred audiophile component in itself that includes low loss inductors and specially damped audio grade capacitors.
High density birch ply with hardwood veneers and solid hardwood mouldings are utilised in the unique and chic design of the hand finished cabinet. As with its erstwhile and larger predecessor, authentic oatmeal coloured grille cloth is used to conceal the driver and is also inlayed within the angled sides towards the front of the miniature hexagonal cabinet. A high performance loudspeaker designed for the discerning fashion conscious.
Specifications:
Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 – 100 W
Power Rating: 50 W RMS; 200 W peak
Maximum SPL: 105 dB at 1 metre for 50 W RMS; 111 dB at 1 metre for 200 W peak
Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 2% at 50 W RMS (100 Hz to 20 kHz)
Sensitivity: 88 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m)
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm
Minimum Impedance: 5.5 ohm
Dispersion: 90 degrees conical
Phase Response: System behaves substantially as a frequency independent time delay
Frequency Response: 68 Hz – 54 kHz (- 6 dB)
Crossover Frequency: 2.3 kHz mid to high
Crossover Type: 2nd order compensated low pass, 1st order compensated high pass
Dual Concentric Driver: LF 100 mm mixed fibre pulp cone; HF 19 mm titanium dome with neodymium magnet system
Cabinet Construction: High density 18 mm birch ply. Internally cross braced and heavily damped
Enclosure Type: Ported
Cabinet Construction: High density birch ply, 10 and 13 mm thick
Cabinet Volume: 3.5 l
Dimensions: 345 (H) x 210 (W) x 130 (D) mm
Weight: 4.0 kgs

For a review from US magazine Stereophile please click HERE