2. speakers
  3. 128578-80822

Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli
teajay
1,694 posts
 
Hi corelli,

I totally agree with lancelock that the Linear Tube Audio's combo really gets you the magic, a lot more then just using the ZOTL-40 by its self (It has a passive volume control).  I believe that you get more of the magic by using the Micro-ZOTL preamp with a very good amplifier, either SS or tube, it gets you most of the beauty you want in your system, the combo takes you all the way there.
corelli OP
999 posts
 
You know, right after I posted  I said to myself I'll bet teajay will say to try the preamp instead.  Knowing how I love that solid state slam, that might be a great idea if I need a new piece of gear to play with.  My integrated has preamp inputs so it would be easy to do.  A much more affordable to introduce myself to LTA gear too.  Right now I must say I'm so happy with the music this system produces I have nothing to compel me to change anything (save for final room treatments).  But you know how we can be with our need for a new toy.
Thanks to you both for your good advice.
teajay
1,694 posts
 
Hey corelli,

Please take my word for this, the LTA Micro-ZOTL preamplifier is the electronic version of the Tekton Design DI's.  Both are as good as anything on the market today, if not better, and each is very inexpensive compared to everything else.  

I'm sure your system is "singing already", however you owe it to yourself to try the LTA piece when you can.  Remember, you get a 30 day trail from Mark and if it does not blow your socks off, just return it. I sold off a highly regarded 20K tube based linestage that sounded 2D, washed out, and wimpy compared to the Micro-ZOTL.
mac48025's avatar
mac48025
672 posts
 
corelli........join the club. Buying the DI's was just the beginning. Since getting mine every single improvement made to my system has been clearly portrayed by the DI's and can only imagine what adding the LTA MZ2-S and ZOTL 40 will bring. Like you my system is sounding so good right now I hesitate to change a thing, but I just have to try the LTA pre and amp. teajay's reviews along with numerous LTA owners personal appraisals have me convinced they will bring out the best the DI's have to offer, especially from those that previously owned the same amp I'm now using. I'll be ordering them soon and something tells me you'll be ordering the MZ2-S before long 🔉😀
corelli OP
999 posts
 
I may have to let you jump in first mac.  Just got my taxes owed statements. ):
I will be very interested in you thoughts though.

teajay, I have no doubt in your enthusiasm for the LTA gear.  You've had the opportunity to listen to so much more equipment than I ever will and to see you so excited by this little preamp/amp combo really gets me thinking.  It really is a rush to find components that perform at such an incredibly high level --and they're affordable!!  American ingenuity at its best.

Really want to thank you guys for sharing your thoughts and enthusiasm for this type of gear.  These forums have become a vital link in the quest of enjoying our music at its best
More to discover