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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
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charles1dad
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Mac,

I understand your situation, you have numerous amplifier choices and all are good! I'm curious to hear the MZ2 with the Frankenstein. I've reached a point where I believe all the amplifiers mentioned the past few days in this thread would be truly excellent with your DI speakers, just pick a flavor.

Charles

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Charles, I must say I admire how you followed your ears and put together a system that keeps you very happy--and have stuck with it!!  I look in disbelief at how some on Audiogon have gone through incredible amounts of equipment in a never ending quest.
If I died today listening to my DI's driven by my Marantz Reference gear (as I am now-Handel Organ Concerto/Harmonia Mundi SACD) I would feel lucky to have enjoyed such great music reproduction in my home.
That doesn't mean I don't enjoy possibilities. This site makes it fun to gather information and learn from others experiences.
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charles1dad
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Mac,

My music listening is probably 80 to 85% acoustic jazz with bands/combos of various sizes so we have similar taste. Teajay has these preferences as well so his comments carry considerable weight and I relate to them.


It just seems that based on his listening nearly any good quality built SET is going to really shine with the DI.  Lower power tube push pull tubes would also be terrific choices, as it seems the DI takes advantage of quality power and doesn't demand high current/watts in order to sound good. 


Having said that I wonder how well Teajay's big Pass Labs mono blocks were with the DI, my guess is they were fine as well.

Charles

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charles1dad
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Corelli,

I believe that you, Mac and others will likely settle down for the long term once you all square things up based around the DI. When you achieve the sound/music reproduction you really desire you’ll lose the urge to constantly want to change your system.


That’s why I placed so much emphasis on the all crucial emotional involvement factor-musical connection aspect. Once you obtain that you’ll be very content and happy. Choose components that go straight to your heart and music loving soul.

Charles

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mac48025
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So true Charles, it's great to have so many great available choices. Like Corelli, I admire that you have found the system that suits you and you've been enjoying it all these years. While I used to enjoy trying out different components I'm tired of doing so and hope to be in your situation very soon. Since you were so kind in offering to allow me to hear your Frank's with my DI's I'll return the favor and offer to bring my MZ2 over to try with your Frank's and Total Victorys ( is that what you have?). What tubes are using in your Frank's? I love NOS tubes but other than the almost unobtainable and uber expensive WE 300B I don't think there are many NOS 300B options. 

I was all set to go with the Frank's before hearing about the ZOTL 40 and now I've come full circle and am back to the Frank's. I really can't afford the Line Stage along with the Frank's this year, so the MZ2 with the Frank's is a great option. I like going with hand made in North America products even though I realize they are making some very good products in China. Dealing directly with the likes of Israel, Mark and Eric ( Coincident, LTA and Tekton) very much appeals to me also. 

Also, like Corelli, I could be very happy for a long time with my current system. I get so much musical enjoyment from it that it's hard to believe it could be improved upon but from speaking with others that went from Decware to LTA I know I'm in for a dramatic improvement to my system with the MZ2 and Frank's........or ZOTL 40. 


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