Tekton Double Impacts

Thanks @davin_ten for your response.

I currently have 5.2 system Definitive Tech 8060 series (8060 powered towers, 8040 center and 8040 surround) with Pioneer SC65 AVR, this was my system for more than 5+ years, honestly to me my def.tech speakers with pioneer AVR sounded very good but something was missing, maybe a thought get into my mind that better equipment will sound good, maybe i want to experience this so I upgraded to XMC-1 preamp + power amp with Def.tech series.

XMC-1 a.k.a linux powered machine has lot of settings to play which when applied correctly will yield great results, even with XMC-1 + def.tech speakers i was not satisfied maybe its my room acoustics or i don’t have the technical knowledge to calibrate my system. Then I started looking for speakers (Paradigm, KEF, SVS, GoldenEar, Emotiva AirMotiv ...) I narrowed down couple of models from these brands but finally purchased Tekton DIs which I was not even aware a month ago.

Me too thinking of adding a DI center channel in couple of months but for now I want to use Def.Tech center channel which is 8-ohm, is there any harm in mix-match 4/8 ohm speaker.

Even with all new gear I still enjoy and like my Pioneer AVR/Def.tech speakers which I’ll be using in my living room.

Charles,

What I have discovered in owning a variety of Set amps over the yrs is the c core or double c core transformers offer a extra amount of transparency allowing more and or better tone and harmonics,better overall clarity,better defined bass and dynamics and just a more engaging transparent toe tapping get lost in the music type of sound.The James,Hashimoto and Yamura transformers are very good as well but if I had a choice I would try to find a Amp that utilizes the c core type.

Offcourse this is all relative to being a good design,having a good strong pwr supply and of course a good set of tubes.

This is why I will always keep My Yamamoto A09s and I sold the rest.My ultimate goal is to have 2 very good systems at all times,a solid state setup and a tube setup.


Kenny.

Kenny,
I’m not personally familiar with the Hashimoto but it has the reputation for being a very good output transformer . Israel Blume the owner/builder of Coincident feels quite strongly regarding the merits of double C core transformers. I suspect either is an excellent option in the hands of a talented amplifier builder.

As you acknowledge other factors concerning the amplifier design and implementation are important as well.
In regard to your comments about C core output transformers the attributes you ascribe to them I can attest to with my amplifier. #1 being "lost in the music type of sound ", yes indeed.
Charles

"I’m not personally familiar with the Hashimoto but it has the reputation for being a very good output transformer."

I own Hashimoto OPTs and interstage transformers.  The OPTs are double C-core and are designed by former Sansui transformer engineer with over 50+ years of experience. Hashimoto doesn't believe in using silver or nickel in their transformers as they feel these metals do not sound natural.  Only copper and Japanese steel are used. Hashimoto has  excellent reputation and is on par with the best Japanese transformer manufacturers.

teajay,

You've peeked my interest in the Micro as a preamp; a couple of questions if I may

What interconnects are you using between the Micro and the Triode or other amps you've run it with? 

Have you had other 6sn7 or 12sn7 preamps that you can offer comparison impressions vis a vis  the Micro?