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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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mac48025
672 posts
 
Haven't you read the many posts of those using SS amps with their DI's and are loving the sound, fetguy? By not doing so you run the risk of posting an incredibly uninformed post. Oops, too late :)

Many of us, including Terry London, prefer SET amps with the DI's but just as many prefer large SS amps with them. You might want to actually read some of what they've posted, you only have to look a few posts back to find them. I've tried ARC, Levinson and Odyssey but prefer small tube amps but I'd never knock anyone for going the SS route as there's a lot to ne said about going that route. And yes my self-consuming gain device glow is might purdy  :)
fetguy
90 posts
 
Hi Mac48025, I read post where the guy was talking about up front shoutyness on his SS amps. Was that a desirable quality he was seeking?

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jcarcopo
504 posts
 
Just ignore fetguy for he has a small member and he needs hundreds of Bryston SS watts to overcompensate for his shortcomings.

(Also, he's my friend and just razzing me )  ;-P
fetguy
90 posts
 
Darn, you gave it away too soon!

Yes, I have listened to earlier iterations of J's amplifiers. They had a very lovely, melt into the couch, sound. But only when the speakers ports were stuffed with audophile grade socks!

kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Fetguy,

You probably should read a thread more throughly before just jumping in with bashing comments.

But since others have asked about SS amps with the DI's here is a list of ones I own and have used.

Diy nos Sony Vfet first watt Sit
First watt F7
Modwright Kwa-100se
Accuphase p-300
Diy Hypex nc-400
Bel Canto Ref600m
Red Dragon S-500

Borrowed amps,
Pass Labs Xa-30.8
First watt F3
First watt J2

All paired with the LTA MZ2S as the preamp.

Kenny.
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