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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
dracule1
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Kenny, I plan on having the DI for home audition.  I just made a major purchase of another pair of speakers, so it won't be until later in the summer. BTW, without going into details about your mod to the DI, did you make further upgrade with better parts over the manufacturers upgrade or did you actually make changes in the crossover points?
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mac48025
672 posts
 
Teajay,

I believe all of the TungSol 12SN7 round plates are black glass.....or carbonized glass. But yes, mine will be black glass. I can't take any credit for ordering nice tubes, they were all suggestions from Andy at Vintage Tube Services. I'll have them tomorrow. Can't wait. 

I can see where you are coming from regarding adding a SET amp for that little bit of extra tube magic. I could be quite happy sticking with just the MZ but at times yearn for that extra meat on the bones. Besides, getting a 2A3 amp gives me more opportunity for tube rolling and Andy has some super sweet NOS 40's RCA 2A3's just waiting for me :)
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Dracula,

Just better parts,no reason to change any crossover points they are exactly where they need to be as Eric designed them,that's the magic of this speaker.I only refined mine a little for personal preferences most people would never need to.

Kenny.
dracule1
1,085 posts
 
Kenny, I figured you selected better parts to suit your preference.   If I get my hands on DI, I would entertain installing Duelund caps and resistors and scatter wound inductors.  
deadfan23
5 posts
 
Hi All.
Sorry to barge in on your discussion, but I am looking for help. I am confused.
I am convinced Eric has engineered something special with his latest range of speakers, regardless of price.
I am putting together my "final" (haha) post retirement system. I have bit at a time purchased some reasonably hi end components and had chosen and paid for ($20,000) a boutique but well reviewed pair of speakers. Unfortunately the manufacturer ran into difficulties and I'm not sure I will ever get my speakers from him.
Anyway due to my probable loss, I was convinced I was now going to have to compromise on speakers. Then I stumbled upon Tekton.
After reading numerous positive reviews from trustworthy people, I feel I may not have to lose out on speaker quality. As part of my retirement budget I have nearly completed a reasonable large dedicated music room.
I had a brief discussion (telephone) with Eric and had decided I would go with the 1812's.
However, then I came across this thread, and and from that confusion!!
All of you have been glowing with reports on the DI's and DI SE's, which is great because Eric told me the 1812's have everything the DI's have (sound quality wise) and then some.
Ok so how do the  Ulfberht's fit in? They are around the same price as the 1812's. I am only interested in stereo. Which should I buy?
I notice Eric chimes in on this thread from time to time. I would be very happy to get his opinion as well, if possible.
Graham
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