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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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Corelli,

Check out the Steve Hoffman.com site. There's a 9 page thread about the LM 508ia and includes comparisons to the 219 ia and the 518ia from owners.

Charles

david_ten
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@corelli: thanks for your thoughts on Decware. Like I mentioned earlier, I was very impressed with the Line Magnetic components used during a long demo of the Devore O/96s.

I've personally owned Melody and it beat BAT and ARC products I owned, especially the BAT, and at a three to four times factor less in price. I still remember the 2A3 amp very fondly.
david_ten
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@charles1dad and others who may own or have owned Coincident gear...

thoughts on their Statement Linestage?
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charles1dad
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Hello David,
I was one of the first buyers of the Coincident Statement Line Stage when it was introduced in 2009. It was fantastic from day 1 and my admiration has only grown over the years of ownership. Keep in mind that it is a minimalist design ( only 2 inputs and no remote control). In terms of sound quality it’s about as natural, open and resolved/transparent as you’ll likely find. Supremely emotionally-musically engaging. After living with it for nearly 8 years, it is my final preamplifier. I feel the same about its sibling the Frankenstein MK II SET amplifier. 
Charles
david_ten
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Hello Charles,  Thank you. That's quite an endorsement!

Yes, the limited functionality is a concern. They introduced a RC version with a single volume pot, briefly. There is one on offer here at Agon. But Israel feels this version detracted slightly from his goal of sound quality. Thoughts?

Backert Labs is also a strong contender, much less on the outlay, and with some additional functionality.




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