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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
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charles1dad
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Hi Mac, 
You're probably aware of this point but I'll state it anyway 😊. 
If you go with the Triode Labs amplifier get the best output transformer option that you can comfortably afford. They offer very nice choices for this critical part.
Charles 
david_ten
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@333jeffery:  Thank you for providing your impressions and experience with the Ulfberths in your room and system. That is very helpful and I believe valuable to all of us here on this thread...whether we decide to upgrade or not.

Your time with your Dad was a wonderful highlight for me, especially on the eve of Father's Day. I can only imagine the way both of you enjoyed that time together and enjoyed some exceptional musical goodness from your system and the new Ulfberths.
333jeffery
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Thanks David, I appreciate that. I grew up listening to my dad playing the piano. Every morning as I would get ready for school, I could hear my dad banging away at the keys, usually something by Grieg or Czerny. While I am more of a rock and jazz fan myself, I can appreciate his passion for classical music. His trained ears helped pick out the very first audio equipment that I ever bought.

As for upgrading, I think most folks here would be quite content with the Double Impacts. The Ulfberhts are reference-grade speakers designed to wring every last bit of musical information from a recording. You do not really need that level of performance to enjoy your music.  All that said, I wouldn't give'em up!
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mac48025
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Hey Charles,

If I go that route I'll get the 2A3S FFX with Hashimoto/Sansui transformers. If I can afford them, the Frank's will be in consideration also. I'm also going to visit Andy at Vintage Tube Services in Grand Rapids to check out some vintage tube amps. Let the fun begin!
facten
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Charles have you ever listed to the Canary M320 300B integrated; if so please offer your impressions?
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