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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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mac48025
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Al,

youre a marvel. Thanks yet again for explaining something I couldn't previously conceive in a manner that I understand. 

Charles,

teajay mentioned he is using the holy grail of 6sn7 tubes. Maybe that accounts for him being able to drive the microZOTL to its extreme without any harsh results? Just a thought.

David,

I'm using the 1/4/20 giant gliders with 1 1/2 studs for greater lift off the carpeting and more distance for leveling as my basement floor isnt real level. No issues with the threaded studs entering the speaker cabinet.
corelli OP
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david_ten

If you use the studded glider directly to the speaker, agree with mac at 1.5".  If you use the outriggers, the steel is 1/4" and you would need another 1/4" for a brass acorn nut/washer on the top of the outrigger and then another 1/4" to adjust for uneven flooring, then the jam nut---so you will need the 1"  1/4-20 glider.  Also, I opted for the knobs from soundocity--they are only $3 each and look nicer than the acorn nut.
I attached the outriggers with hexhead SS bolts/washers, 1 1/4 length 1/4-20.
Either way ought to work well.  I would keep the speakers vertical.  Not a fan of self leveling footers.  Way to much wobble for me.  I'm a believer in a solid/stable footing for speakers to avoid "micro wobble" induced by the woofers which in my mind might slightly add some element of haze.  But I'll be the first to admit I have not spent hours, days, or weeks comparing all the many options out there.
snopro
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Teajay,
The tungsol round plates are very nice tubes, but aren't the only game in town. I have a big collection of 6sn7's.
 IMS, I think the 1952 Sylvania bad boys are better. They have a bottom getter and 3 holes in their plates. Give them a try, if you can find them. Big bass, dynamics, and beautiful tone. 
In my preamp they are much better maybe not in the LTA, but worth a try.
The tungsols are overrated and overpriced imho.

Joe
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mac48025
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Corelli,

i forgot got to mention that three of my favorite places in Michigan are in GR.

Founders
Vintage Tube Services
Meijer Gardens

Next time I head out there I'll let you know.....maybe you could help me use up some of my Founders gift card :)
corelli OP
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Sounds good.  I've got the Meijer Garden covered with my annual membership.
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