Fyne Audio Vintage 5 vs. Tannoy Autograph Mini: Why They are NOT the Same!

Fyne Audio Vintage 5 vs. Tannoy Autograph Mini: Why They are NOT the Same!
Join us at Upscale Audio as Kevin Deal compares the brand-new Fyne Audio Vintage 5 to the Tannoy Autograph Mini. Discover why the Vintage 5 stands out with its advanced design and superior performance.
In this video Kevin explains the unique features and craftsmanship that make the Fyne Audio Vintage 5 worth its higher price. From its European-made cabinet and Scottish-built driver to the patented BassTrax system and cryogenically treated crossover, the Vintage 5 is a true masterpiece of audio engineering.
Find out how the Fyne Audio Vintage 5 delivers deeper, more tuneful bass and broader dispersion, making it a game-changer in the world of high-end speakers.
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[@Uncle_Herman]

I love these videos. Upscale audio made it possible for me to enjoy listening to music again. Once I'm done with my truck restoration I want to get one of those VPI turntables.

[@upscaleaudio]

Hey you need tunes in your garage! Give us a holler, and ask for the analog team. No commission, no stress.

[@jimsregaturntableshifijukebox]

Kevin, you need to invest in a Saltire t-shit, even if most are made in China 😉. Thanks for keeping the Scottish hifi industry in the publics eye 🫶 Happy listening to all, from Scotland. Jim🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🙂

[@benjaminvdwalt6666]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing! Fyne Audio seems really cool 😎 Out of curiosity, I have been researching Wilson audio. They seem like an awesome brand. Any particular reason why Upscale doesn’t stock them?

[@Audioman84]

Fyne Cabinets are made in the same polish Factory as Tannoy and some of there driver are made in Europe they just assemble in Scotland just like Tannoy

[@bills8770]

@Audioman84 Wrong. The Autograph Mini is 100% Chinese, along with SGM or Super Gold Monitor, Eaton, Cheviot, and Arden. Drivers and cabinets. All Fyne cabinets in the current lineup are European. As are the drivers in this video. All there drivers are made in Scotland except a couple entry level models.

[@Audioman84]

@@bills8770 ok so Tannoy makes in China and fyne in Europe still both claim Made in Scotland when actually they just have industrial units in Scotland where goods turn up and they bolt parts together to then claim Made in Scotland Not very ethical to me both brands as bad as each other

[@upscaleaudio]

@@Audioman84 Hey there Fyne are made in Scotland. They are very proud of that, and they are moving to their new factory now which will give them room to grow. They have a new budget line coming out, and they will be made in Indonesia at a very well-regarded factory. But if you want a $2500/pair speaker that is FABULOUS, it has to be made elsewhere but Dr. Paul Mills designed it top to bottom. They will be available maybe Feb/March 2025

[@Audioman84]

@@upscaleaudio Come On Kevin please tell the truth You know that both Tannoy and Fyne Cabinets are made in the same factory Fyne install drivers into the Cabinets made in Poland in Scotland I see it as the one of the brands does a better job at hiding the facts I guess if Tannoy now does low budget $2500 speakers made in Indonesia then its a level playing field

[@filipedasilva8512]

You should make these kind of videos but dissing chinese made prima lunas

[@frankcolliton10]

Very much appreciated this video. 👍

[@upscaleaudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericshutter5305]

not a fan of vintage looks but that Fyneaudio is very nice 👍

[@upscaleaudio]

It really is!

[@brianpoi5117]

What are the differences between the Vintage Classic series and the Vintage series? Am I just paying more for fancier cabinets with the Vintage series?

[@upscaleaudio]

The Vintage Classic series cabinets are made with solid core birch ply. They have upgraded crossovers similar to or identical to (depending on the model) the F1 Series, as well as the driver upgrades of the F1 Series. We suggest contacting a salesperson to further explain based on the specific model that you would be considering.

[@nebulusnebulus6503]

I want to replace my Pylon Amber Mk2 speakers because they are too big for my 22,5 square meters room. They sound good but I want more resolution and holographic presentation in the upper mids and highs. I have PrimaLuna Evo 400-3 pre plus 2 x Evo 400-4 amp in mono configuration. My candidates are Spendor D9.2 and Fyne Audio F1-8S or Vintage 10. My room is fully treated with absorption and diffusion so it can handle a good amount of bass and sonic pressure but here in Europe we love in smaller houses and I want smaller size speakers and better resolution. Thanx for all

[@upscaleaudio]

Yikes! Hard to make a suggestion from here, Mr. Nebulus. But I will say this: Your electronics are amazing. The F-8S are scary good, but if you have a larger room, add a pair of REL subs. We ran that at the store and my team was teasing me because I was getting so emotional about the sound.

[@Octocoupler]

Fyne is over double the price, yes i know tannoy is made in china, but the price difference is big. My son has Fyne Audio F300 made in China speakers, which are great

[@christee2908]

Indeed.... And for the money they are asking for a pair of speakers they should be hopefully better sounding compared to those little Tannoys. (BTW : little Tannoy cases are now made in Poland).

[@upscaleaudio]

@@christee2908 No. The Autograph Mini is made in China 100%. The Stirling, Turnberry, Kensington, Canterbury, and Westminster cabinets are made in Poland. As of now, every single drivers made in China.

[@greggb681]

I remember a few years ago when you posted a video of the Tannoy Autograph Mini, you said they were made from plywood 🧐

[@greggb681]

Tried to find the video but looks like it has been deleted....

[@upscaleaudio]

Yeah I think you are mistaken. I would not have done that.

[@upscaleaudio]

Hey Gregg....you are right and I was wrong. This was October 2019, before I went to the factory in Coatsbridge. They shut the factory in 2020. The cabinet bottom trim was birch ply, and since then things have changed. There have been two Autograph minis. What exactly did they change I do not know, but I know that the cabinet and driver are both made in China now. Sucks that the once-proud Tannoy does this shit. I busted my ass for them.

[@greggb681]

@@upscaleaudio Damn, Hey man. It is okay! I completely understand! Sorry for the voicemail I left just felt like I was being called a liar, by a company who I have supported 🤕 . Keep up the great work

[@upscaleaudio]

@@greggb681 Thanks Gregg. I saw you contacted me to say you weren't trying to diss me, and I know that. Thank you sooo much!!!!

[@antonyharding5360]

You are the man Kevin ❤❤ always love your reviews .

[@upscaleaudio]

You rock!

[@filipedasilva8512]

Throw back to the times when kevin was caught hugging a Tannoy Cheviot, saying that he loved his cheviots bla bla bla and now all fyne videos are dissing tannoy and all the people he sold tannoys to. Not very elegant no... Hope you don't have to change boats again, it's a hassle to delete all the videos and start over again

[@Deeky76]

If they look good to you, Sound good to you then who the hell cares

[@DirectX3]

I'd rather pay double to get a Scotland than a China made pair of speakers.

[@Audioman84]

Polish cabinet driver from Europe assembled in Scotland shouldn’t be called made in Scotland unless it is