Tekton Double Impacts

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

Kenny and Charles: It's good to learn more about your backgrounds and where you are now in your audio journeys. Vitop, thanks for your comments on tube and solid state systems and preferences.

One of the problems I'm having is tied to being recently new to New Orleans. When I lived in NY I had many friends who were into live music and quite a few who were musicians in well known orchestras and some in small ensemble groups. All of them were able to provide feedback on the audio systems which was extremely helpful. So I need to get involved with a local audio group or nab some local musicians...no shortage of those around here. :)

For those of you who have tubed systems, my sense is that you have your systems highly tailored to your individual needs. I know some of you that have the DIs have done some social listening together. For those of you that have met, and listened to each other's setups including the Double Impacts...what are some of the things you learned or found different, from your own, etc.? Has it resulted in any 'tweaking' of your own systems, as a result? Same question to those that have primarily solid state systems. Thanks.

@waltersalas: Chris, your posts have been educational for me. Thanks for the wonderful write-ups on your evaluations of the Ulysses and the Double Impacts. I believe I said that you should hold on the them, no matter what, in response to your first post here in this thread. I still feel that way, as long as that is feasible for you, should you choose to go ahead with the Double Impacts. They are very special speakers.

One comment on the process, especially since you've had the Ulysses as your benchmark system for some time now: I believe, certainly that some of us, develop 'attachment' similar to that of a longer term relationship which makes it difficult to let go of that we know so well and have adjusted to. This is not a statement pro or con towards each speaker. Just that there are powerful forces at play. And I, for one, find these forces add a very special dimension to our hobby.

The very best in your quest.

Bill,

I'm sure you are 100% right I probably don't need it but I would love to hear one nonetheless,maybe about the same amount that you would like to hear a set of DI's especially with your 2170.

But wait just a minute you are saying it makes Gumbo also where do you put the shrimp into.

I'm sorry I couldn't resist that one.

Enjoy the wonderful music,

Kenny.

Folks who already own DIs, did you go with the 4-ohm version or the 8-ohm version. Good to know that these compete with $12K loudspeakers. But still cannot get over the looks of these loudspeakers. Anyone with Parasound amps driving the DIs?