Tekton Double Impacts

I Have have been following this thread for a long time but primarily as a voyeur because I did not feel I have the knowledge or experience to contribute very much. However, I am inspired to pipe up now. To anyone debating between the DI and the SE I went through the same dilemma. At the end of the day I went with the DI although with upgraded electronics and paint. The reason is because I am also upgrading all of my components from modest gear to something more high end. I am thrilled with the DI even through modest gear. All I can say is ditto to what every one else has already said. Here in a few weeks I should have enough in the audio savings account to get the pre amp and amp I’ve been lusting after (yes I have a separate savings account just for my planned upgrades while maintaining my emegeny fund and not defaulting on my mortgage). Even without hearing the Se I think I made the right call for my situation. Anyone in a similar situation or if you just can’t make audio the focus of your finances right now I can not imagine anyone being disappointed with the DI. If your situation is different it might be worth saving your nickels and dimes a little longer. Maybe in a year or two I’ll get the SE.  I would also like to thank everyone on this thread. I’ve learned more here than anywhere else and I hope this thread continues. It’s the best!

David,

Like you I've upgraded my entire system since getting the DI's, including upgrading the DI's to the SE's. The DI's allowed me to truly appreciate the music more than any other speaker I've owned, causing me to reevaluate my entire system in order to get the most out of these amazing speakers. So buyers beware, while the DI's/SE's sound great with any level of gear they tend to inspire you to get the most out of them by buying even better components than you have. 

What did you say, Aric? I couldn't hear you over the music 😜

Congrats xenophon! I think you made the right decision with the DI's, you can always get the SE's down the road should you choose. I could have lived happily ever after with the DI's but I'm definitely happy I got the SE's. Good luck with any future upgrades you make in your system, the DI's will certainly get the most out of any new gear you get. 

Eric informed me via fb that my mini-ulfberhts were nearing completion. So I'm guessing I'm allowed to mention it here now.  They just need a polished finish and final assembly and I'll be enjoying them very soon.  I'm excited to hear them and can't wait to see how they turned out in Spanish Tile color with a high gloss finish. 

Jcarcopo, 
I have a gut feeling that you're going to be very happy with your new speakers.  Will you listen to them with both the Art Audio amplifier and the Lyngdorf  or is the Art Audio gone now? Either way congratulations. 
Best wishes, 
Charles 

@charles1dad I will be driving them with the Diavolo or a pair of Nord ncore monoblocks. Unfortunately, the Lyngdorf was supposedly stolen by a substitute UPS driver and I’ve been supposedly* refunded for the transaction due to this mishap as the police supposedly have the lyngdorf as evidence. This person has lied so much to me that I’m not sure what to believe, but I say "supposedly" thrice because honestly I don’t if they are full of caca. They’ve managed to delay me a month on 2 power conditioners I ordered, and this lyngdorf purchase. If you do business with core power technology, God help you is all I can say. Edit: *Supposedly because the refund is delay from PayPal due to lack of funds from the merchant.