Tannoy DC10A User Manual
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OWNER’S MANUAL
CONTENTS
WARRANTY 02 CONNECTION IN SINGLE WIRE MODE 05
INTRODUCTION 03 CONNECTION IN BI-WIRE MODE 06
WARNING, STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS 03 BI-AMPING 06
TECHNOLOGY 03 CONNECTION OF EARTH OR ‘GROUND’ LEAD 06
AMPLIFIER CHOICE 04 POSITIONING AND FINE-TUNING 06
CABLE CHOICE 04 PORT BUNGS 07
UNPACKING 04 GRILLES 07
ACCESSORIES 04 CARE OF CABINET 07
MASS LOADING 05 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 08
FITTING PLINTHS AND FLOOR SPIKES 05 SETUP DIAGRAMS 09-011
INSTALLATION 05
WARRANTY
No maintenance of this Tannoy product is necessary.
Please register your Tannoy product online at www.tannoy.com.
All of our products have been produced and tested with care and precision to give rst-class service.
All passive components are guaranteed for a period of ve years from the date of purchase from an authorised Tannoy dealer
subject to the absence or evidence of misuse, overload, or accidental damage.
All active and electronic components are guaranteed for a period of two years from the date of purchase from an authorised
Tannoy dealer subject to the absence of, or evidence of, misuse, overload or accidental damage.
If at any time during this warranty period the equipment proves to be defective for any reason other than accident, misuse,
neglect, unauthorised modication or fair wear and tear, we will repair any such manufacturing defect or, at our option,
replace it without charge for labour, parts or return carriage.
If you suspect a problem with a Tannoy product then, in the rst instance, discuss it with your Tannoy dealer. If you require
further assistance then we ask that you deal directly with your local Tannoy distributor. If you cannot locate your distributor
please contact Tannoy Customer Services, at the address given below.
Customer Services, Tannoy Ltd., Rosehall Industrial Estate, Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire ML5 4TF, Scotland
Telephone: +44 1236 420199
Fax: +44 1236 428230
E-mail: enquiries@tannoy.com
DO NOT SHIP ANY PRODUCT TO TANNOY WITHOUT PREVIOUS AUTHORISATION.
Our policy commits us to incorporating improvements to our products through continuous research and development.
Please conrm current specications for critical applications with your supplier.
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting a Tannoy loudspeaker developed in the UK by our dedicated team of design engineers. They are
the choice of discriminating music lovers the world over. Musical excellence is designed into our loudspeakers from the
start. Careful selection of the very best components combined with strict quality control procedures in the production
process ensures this level of excellence is maintained.
To gain maximum performance from your Denition DC10As, please take time to read this owner’s manual in full before
installation. Once you have set up your new loudspeakers please complete and return the registration document or register
your product online at www.tannoy.com - this does not limit your legal rights.
Loudspeakers are electromechanical devices that ‘run-in’ through use; performance will therefore improve after an initial
period of 24hrs use. Once they have been further run-in over a longer period, there will be clear enhancement of the stereo
imaging, mid-band quality and bass performance characteristics.
We are condent that you will continue to enjoy your new Tannoy Denition DC10As for many years to come.
WARNING, STRONG MAGNETIC FIELDS
The powerful magnet system in the Denition DC10A will cause picture distortion with conventional CRT televisions and
monitors, and should not be used in the close proximity. There are no issues with plasma, LCD or LED televisions or
monitors.
TECHNOLOGY
Alcomax 3 Dual Concentric™
The time coherent, point source and constant directivity nature of the dispersion characteristics inherent in the Dual Concentric
drive unit makes it an accepted industry standard in studio monitoring. By exceeding the rigorous demands of the recording
and mastering environment Tannoy can ensure that playback performance is strictly controlled to accurately reect the
sound engineer’s artistry. In nature all sounds emanate from a single point in space. The high frequency unit of the Dual,
centrally mounted in the throat of the main mid/bass driver, is so positioned as to acoustically replicate this single point
source; delivering an incredibly natural sound with a very wide imaging ‘sweet spot’ that creates an expansive soundstage
with remarkably focused placement of images.
The DC10A’s 10” Dual Concentric driver is derived from the classic Duals found in some of Tannoy’s most successful and
longest running Prestige series models. Powered by the highest quality Alcomax 3 Alnico motors, this classic driver magnet
material has exceptional eld strength and is electrically conductive. This minimises non-linear voice coil inductive effects and
reduces micro distortions from eddy currents, leading to a sweet, natural and inherently coherent sound.
From instrument ampliers to guitar pick-ups, Alnico is revered across the music industry for its musicality and dynamics as
well as its ability to resolve low level information and texture in the music. Tannoy has long used Alnico drivers in its range
topping loudspeakers to best reproduce every note and intonation that the musician intended - a realism rarely achieved by
ceramic ferrite motor systems.
The 10” Dual of the DC10A uses the latest iteration of Tannoy’s aluminium alloy tweeter with PepperPot WaveGuide
TM
.
Mid-and low-frequency reproduction is handled by a multi-bre cone, allied to the Alcomax 3 magnet assembly engineered
to sit on the outside of the voice coils. This conguration delivers the greatest magnetic ux density across the poles,
employing to full effect the smoothness and musicality of the Alnico magnet system. Each DC10A driver is hand assembled
by Tannoy engineers before being tested and mounted into the cabinet with a unique bracing mechanism.
Audiophile Crossover
High-end components and a ‘simple straight’ philosophy combine to create a crossover with an ultra-clean signal path.
Low loss laminated core inductors ensure optimum LF performance while the HF networks audiophile-grade polypropylene
capacitors are acoustically damped using Tannoy ‘s Differential Materials Technology (DMT
TM
) material. Non inductive metal
lm resistors are used in the high frequency feed. The Denition DC10A crossover sets the benchmark for signal integrity,
reproducing music with all the articulation and intelligibility of the original performance.
Deep Cryogenic Treatment
The entire crossover assembly is subject to revolutionary Deep Cryogenic Treatment (DCT), achieving unparalleled
gains in resolution and creating a more natural, cohesive sound. Using a proprietary process, the Denition DC10A crossover
is super-cooled to minus 190 degrees Celsius and returned to room temperature over a controlled period. This permanently
reduces internal stresses in the microstructure of the crossover’s component materials, leading to better signal transfer and
superior resolution of ne detail. One of the largest benets is to the solder joints, which are traditionally an area of poor
crystalline structure.
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AMPLIFIER CHOICE
Consult the product specication as this clearly shows the acceptable power range for amplier matching to your speakers.
The high peak power handling of Tannoy loudspeakers permits responsible use with more powerful ampliers - please read
the Warranty.
As with all loudspeaker systems, the power handling is a function of voice coil thermal capacity. Care should be taken to
avoid overdriving any amplier, as this will cause output overload resulting in ‘clipping’ or distortion within the output signal.
This, if done for any extended period, will cause damage to the speakers.
Generally an amplier of higher power that is running hard, but free of distortion, will do less damage to the loudspeaker than
a lower power amplier continually clipping. Remember also that a high powered amplier running at less than 90% of output
power generally sounds a great deal better than a lower powered example struggling to achieve 100%. An amplier with
insufcient drive capability will not allow the full performance of the loudspeakers to be realised.
CABLE CHOICE
Always use the best quality of cable available within your budget. High quality audio signals passing from the amplier to
the loudspeaker are unusual in their demands on the cable. Wide dynamic range and frequency bandwidth information
has to coexist with the ability to transmit peak currents of at least 10 amps, without incurring any loss or signal impairment.
This explains why the sound quality of the information reproduced by the loudspeakers is so dependent on the physical
properties of the cables connecting them to the amplier.
We would recommend that you always keep the cable runs the same length for left and right speakers. Remember, cable
construction can affect the sound quality so be prepared to experiment to nd a cable that suits your ear and audio system.
UNPACKING
To unpack the loudspeakers from their boxes remove tape from the top then fold the aps right back before inverting the
carton and contents. Lift the carton clear of the contents then remove all inner packaging (See g.1)
Check carefully for any sign of transit damage. In this unlikely event, notify your shipping company and/or dealer as soon
aspossible for advice.
It is recommended you store all the packaging to allow protected transport in future.
ACCESSORIES
Check the contents of each accessories box, as follows:
• Plinth section, front x 1
• Plinth section, rear x 1
• Plinth mounting screws x 8
• Floor coupling spikes x 4
• Spike locking wheels x 4
• Spike cups, for oor protection x 4
• Spike adjustment hex tool x 1
• Bi-wiring link cables x 4
Also:
• The front grille is provided in a separate pack within the carton x 1
• Foam port bungs, located in end packaging x 2
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