Tekton Double Impacts

iamasif,

The upgrade package consists of a clarity or solen bypass cap on the tweeter input cap and uses a much more heavy duty Janzen or erse coil on the 2nd order woofer crossover along with a little better grade internal wire.Mine were a upgraded pair already when I bought them but I have also upgraded further which is a whole another story.

Best of luck to you,

Kenny.

@iamasif: 

As Kenny says, your Emotiva has way, way enough power.

As for the centre channel integration with a different speaker, try it out and see if it works. Sometimes it does.

I don't know if you are only running 3.X or 5.X or more... BUT, I've been happy with 2.0 with the DIs. I have considered a Double Impact Centre, but I still have not finalized on it. You don't mention what you have for L/R speakers....perhaps Definitive also?

Once you have the Double Impacts in your system, I believe you will be able to answer these questions for yourself. With ease!  : )

As for the upgrade, I went with it since it's cost is reasonable. Eric advises it based on the level of your overall system. In your case, perhaps the $300 could be applied elsewhere. I'd trust what Eric advises you.

Thanks @davin_ten for your response.

I currently have 5.2 system Definitive Tech 8060 series (8060 powered towers, 8040 center and 8040 surround) with Pioneer SC65 AVR, this was my system for more than 5+ years, honestly to me my def.tech speakers with pioneer AVR sounded very good but something was missing, maybe a thought get into my mind that better equipment will sound good, maybe i want to experience this so I upgraded to XMC-1 preamp + power amp with Def.tech series.

XMC-1 a.k.a linux powered machine has lot of settings to play which when applied correctly will yield great results, even with XMC-1 + def.tech speakers i was not satisfied maybe its my room acoustics or i don’t have the technical knowledge to calibrate my system. Then I started looking for speakers (Paradigm, KEF, SVS, GoldenEar, Emotiva AirMotiv ...) I narrowed down couple of models from these brands but finally purchased Tekton DIs which I was not even aware a month ago.

Me too thinking of adding a DI center channel in couple of months but for now I want to use Def.Tech center channel which is 8-ohm, is there any harm in mix-match 4/8 ohm speaker.

Even with all new gear I still enjoy and like my Pioneer AVR/Def.tech speakers which I’ll be using in my living room.

Charles,

What I have discovered in owning a variety of Set amps over the yrs is the c core or double c core transformers offer a extra amount of transparency allowing more and or better tone and harmonics,better overall clarity,better defined bass and dynamics and just a more engaging transparent toe tapping get lost in the music type of sound.The James,Hashimoto and Yamura transformers are very good as well but if I had a choice I would try to find a Amp that utilizes the c core type.

Offcourse this is all relative to being a good design,having a good strong pwr supply and of course a good set of tubes.

This is why I will always keep My Yamamoto A09s and I sold the rest.My ultimate goal is to have 2 very good systems at all times,a solid state setup and a tube setup.


Kenny.

Kenny,
I’m not personally familiar with the Hashimoto but it has the reputation for being a very good output transformer . Israel Blume the owner/builder of Coincident feels quite strongly regarding the merits of double C core transformers. I suspect either is an excellent option in the hands of a talented amplifier builder.

As you acknowledge other factors concerning the amplifier design and implementation are important as well.
In regard to your comments about C core output transformers the attributes you ascribe to them I can attest to with my amplifier. #1 being "lost in the music type of sound ", yes indeed.
Charles