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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.
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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.




mofojo
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Teajay,
Have you tried the MicroZotl as a preamp feeding a SS amp? Specifically a high current high wattage one like the Odyssey Stratos Extreme I am powering my DIs with? 
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charles1dad
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David,

I suspect that the remote version is excellent and probably just a trace less transparent than the non remote version, however Israel is a perfectionist and that "trace" would bother him.


Backert Labs and of course the LTA ZOTL preamp are both considered to be excellent and are less expensive than the Coincident. Only way to really know is to hear all 3 directly, but easier said than done. For certain there are fabulous choices available.

Charles

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