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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
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@mofojo 

Definitely, definitely the Yggdrasil over the Gungnir.
audioarchon2
37 posts
 
Hi mdlofnwhr - We tested with the Lumin M1 integrated amp/network player (class D amp).  I went in with low expectations, but was a bit shocked at how good the results were (which is always nice).  I would give the DI's a try with a class D amp...you may be surprised also. 

Mike
Audio Archon - dealer
corelli OP
1,019 posts
 
Question for Charles, Teajay, or any others with direct insight.

Have an opportunity to pick up a Melody integrated, the AN211 at about half retail.  Seems like it would have plenty of power for the DI's.  From  what I have read seems to be a very nice amp.  Any downsides to the 211 tube I ought to be aware of?  Are there any safety concerns relative to the high voltages the 211/845/805 power tubes employ? (aside from the kids, pets, burning down the house stuff).

Teajay, you really loved the AN300.  Have you ever heard the AN211?

Thanks guys.

limniscate
241 posts
 
I have a Yggy and Bimby and can barely tell a difference.
teajay
1,703 posts
 
Hey corelli,

The Melody AN-211 is a great amp, both on it's sound and build quality.  However, I'm more a 300B fan then 211 based amplifiers.  However, if you want a little less romance/color -meat on the bones and more quickness/speed, but still very musical, I can see the Melody AN-211 kicking butt on the DI's.  As I stated a couple of days ago I'm enchanted with the combo of the LTA Micro-ZOTL and a very inexpensive 2A3 based amp on the DI's.  

Finally, my least favorite Triode tube is the 845 because it sounds like great solid state to me, therefore why not just use a solid state amplifier at that point.  
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