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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
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Bill,

I'm still in AWE that a old tube guy like yourself has found this really interesting looking one box wonder that you are completely satisfied with.I say good for you and I'm so glad to read your enthusiasm about it.

I've been looking at one myself but I haven't called the contact that you gave me, afraid to because it will cost me money that I don't need to be spending right now.I would have to thin my herd down a little and free up some coin.But I do have it at the top of my list.

Wish there was more info about the 2170,I've searched and searched and come up empty,maybe still too new.

Might make a wonderful pairing with a set of DI's.

Best,

Kenny.
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Corelli,

I probably missed you talking about the Hamilton cd before,
are you referring to the double cd set of the original broadway cast recordings.If so I have never heard this one.

Yes always a good idea to retorque those driver screws on occasion especially on fairly new speakers just be careful because the threads are in the wood,no blindnuts on the backside.

Best,

Kenny.
corelli OP
1,066 posts
 
Kenny,

That is correct, it's a double CD  of the original broadway cast.  I remember when my wife used to love this genre and I was so slow on the uptake.  Shame on me. Of all the broadway CD's that I have this may be the best.  And that's saying a lot.  What a great story beautifully retold in music.  Again, it took me several time through to really appreciate what a great work this is.  So open a bottle of Vino and enjoy.  Sounds  so great on the DI's!

Yes, just a gentle retorque is all that is needed.  Most of the screws were fine, but a few clearly benefited from a little snug down.
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grannyring
6,645 posts
 
Kenny, better not call and just let it go as you are happy with what you have and have no need for this digital mumbo gumbo box of mine. 😀
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hi Vitop,
I agree with you in that preferences can cover one end of the spectrum to the other. I hardly consider myself the arbiter of establishing any sort of sound quality standard. I just know what "I" like. It seems that Chris, Mac and I have very similar taste in regards to the qualities of well executed tube amplification (SET in particular).


Bill (Grannyring) is every bit as happy with his digital signal amplifier. At some point along the way hopefully we all fine the sound we want in our respective systems. With so many choices available there’s truly something for all listeners to eventually fulfill their sonic quest.

Chris writing "breath of life " in reference to tube power amplifiers struck a chord with me. I recognize that my audio journey and conclusions may certainly differ from those of yours.
Charles
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