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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
vitop
221 posts
 
Mac:

I heard the Focus SE’s when I went to hear the DI’s. I like them. I didn’t read the whole thread, and I’m sure you mentioned it, but do you also have some Tektons? If so, are you keeping both and which do you like more?


EDIT: I went back and read some pages back and see you have the DI's. Are you also keeping the Focus speakers? Just curious.
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mac48025
672 posts
 
Vitop,
the Focus SE's were very nice but I prefer the DI's and sold the Focus.......which actually surprised me as I didn't think the DI's were actually going to outperform the much more expensive SE's. I was planning on using the DI's in my theater system but they firmly entrenched in my two channel system. I'll get some Tekton Enzo 2.7's for my theater. 

On an unrelated note I rolled in the TungSol round plate, black glass 12SN7's with some 40's Mullard 12AT7's into the LTA MZ2. Damn, they sound good. They added just enough warm texture and smoothness for my liking. They may be a tad bit slower with slightly less attack than the RCA's I had, but I love the natural tone and texture given to vocals and instruments. It's more realistic sounding to my ears. I believe Teajay's assertion that adding a SET amp adds even more musicality but I'm more than happy sticking with this one watt wonder of an integrated amp with these gorgeous vintage tubes. I'm sure I'll take the SET amp dive someday but I'll revel in the sound I'm getting now for a while first. I still have to try the KenRad 12SN7's but I'm enjoying the TungSols too much right now. 

Thanks for for all of your suggestions regarding the DI's and MZ2 Teajay! 
contuzzi
413 posts
 
I really wish Tekton would start selling in stores.  :(
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Contuzzi,

Not really needed,just get you a pair I like did.
No regrets whatsoever,best 3k I have ever spent in this hobby in 31yrs.

Disclaimer,I don't like dealers just makes prices go up.

I've heard though that the upper Tekton models will be dealer only,
Bummer time to put the diy cap on.LOL.

Best of luck to you,

Kenny.
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Mac, 

Glad to hear you got some really awesome tube choices for your MZ2.
I've got my tubes all ready now I just need my MZ2 to show up,
I can't hardly wait.

Best,


Kenny.

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