Setup Tips
May 14th, 2011
This section contains various information on setting up, speaker placement and general tips for getting the optimal performance from your Royd loudspeakers. Much advice relating to all stereo speaker set-ups is applicable to Royds, however some Royd’s have features and characteristics that are less common or unique and so special attention is needed.
Hi – I have a set of Royd minstrels at home. The connector plugs (that connect the speaker cable to the speakers) have finally broken so I need to buy a replacement set. i ordered a set of banana plugs which I assumed was needed, but not they have arrive they dont fit. As such I dont know what Im looking for. Could you please confirm what type of connector I need to be looking for?
Thanks in advance
Ben
Minstrels certainly do have banana plug sockets and should accept a standard 4mm banana plug. What size plugs do you have?
I have a pair of Royd Sintra II’s, connected up to a NAD 3020A, through which I play my ipod, mainly. Is it worth getting a more powerful amplifier (I was told it might be)? And if so what would be a budget option (around £500). I’m not in the market for the recommended amp in the FAQ.s – Exposure, NVA or Niam….
Thanks
Simon
I’d say, yes, a powerful amp will help you out a lot. The Nad 3020A, although a fine amp, doesn’t for a huge output, only 28W. That said its not adverse to high loads and does include an anti-clipping circuit to prevent speaker damage when pushed too far.
£500 should get you a nice upgrade. Were you looking for a new item, or second hand suggestions? Can I ask why you have ruled out Exposure, Naim, NVA?
Other suggestions (2nd hand) would be a Densen Beat 100 or the Creek 5350SE.
@Arthur
Hi Arthur, money, really, is the only reason I am ruling out the recommended amps. I’d be happier buying new, just because I don’t know much about hi-fi so it would be easier. What would you recommend in the £500 range? Or should I push the boat out? That Creek one looks nice, though the Creek Evolution 2 looks more in my range.
Simon
New at around £500, I’d be looking to audition the new Exposure 1010 and Rega Brio R, which both would be good matches for your Sintra’s. Maybe also check out the Arcam FMJ A18 and Cambridge Audio Azur 651A.
@Arthur
Thanks Arthur. The Rega is stocked by a couple of dealers near me so I’ll give that a try I think. Thanks for your advise.
Simon