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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
snopro
396 posts
 
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
672 posts
 
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
1,027 posts
 
Sounds good.  I've got the Meijer Garden covered with my annual membership.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hi Joe  (snopro),
It's good to see you posting and I  hope you are doing well. Are you still using the Frankenstein and the Hornings?
Charles 
mikirob
955 posts
 
Almarg,
As always thank you for the stellar explanations regarding the microZOTl driving the DI. This thread has really made me re-think what is possible. I've been a fanboy of Eric Alexander for some time now and still own the Tekton original Lore as well as Micro Lore which are very good speakers. Not long ago I also acquired my brother's DeVore 0/96 and Harbeth HL5's. Both are phenomenal speakers in their own right; but I think I must try the DI with the MicroZotl stuff. Best, mikirob
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