Tekton Double Impacts

bullitt,

I would say go with that old saying,there is only one way to find out.
Since Teajay has made a offer to loan you the cyber Amp you might just try it out and then you would truly know if It's your sonic cup of tea or not.

One thing I know for sure is that the DI's are a wonderful speaker to have for amp comparison.I personally hope I never go back to horns,full range,or coaxials of any kind,as mentioned those kind of speakers have way to many shortcomings for the few things they do right.

Charles is 100 percent correct that there is no perfect amp for everyone's individual tastes and sonic presentation preferences.

I've been in this hobby for 31yrs and I still like trying different equipment in my own system,this is the only way that I know if I like it or don't.

I will always have a good SS and tube system that I can change out and get a different sound at a moments notice.

Best,

Kenny.

If you truly wanted excellent s Loudspeaker that is  dynamic, transparent great soundstage,as well as imaging,and bass is not only excellent dual Dual powered opposing subs per cabinet 2 subwoofer drivers ,2 Ncore amps per speaker.
With Anthem  Bass room correction. I have heard the double impacts Loud and Dynamic but at a whisper low level detail is not that good and very room dependant in Bass.
The new Martin Logan Masterpiece series the 11A Impression 
 I just bought after over a month of listening and research 
This new series is a land Mark product that puts many speakers 2x the cost To shame .24bit DSP- Bass and Panel runs full range from 300hz 
On up. If you have not heard them then you have nothing educated  share.This new Masterpiece series is Totally New Top to Bottom 
How big your room is would determine how big and bad you want 
To be dual 8inch to dual 12 inch powered subs, and 11- 15 inch panels.

Good to remember that tube amps are not practical for all and impossible for some. For mixed HT and 2 channel use they are not practical. Can't imagine watching TV and movies with $1500 300b tubes😁 

I most always have music on in my home. I bet my system runs at least 8 hours daily. Some days much more. Sure, often as background, but I am not going to use a tube amp day after day with this kind of daily use. 

Some have small children and do not have the luxury of a dedicated /set aside music room with a door keeping those hot tubes away from children. 

Lastly, I have found SET amps shine on certain kinds of music with jazz being one. So the type of music one listens to also plays a role IMHO and based on my experience. 

Let's not forget we listen to systems, complete systems. The resulting sound is not a matter of amps alone and the right SS amp as part of a well thought out system and tweaks can certainly deliver on the sound adjectives used for SET amps in this thread. I have tweaked my current rig with wire, capacitors, gear, tweaks etc... to the point that I no longer miss my tube amps and SET amps. It can be done as today's technology and gear is making it a real possibility. It's a great big audio world out there with near endless total system possibilities. No single person can possibly have exhausted and experienced all that can be making definitive statements on the best Impossible. We all must find our own way and settle in on the sound we think is wonderful. Once we have done this remember that where we land is based on finite and biased preferences. 

As Charles has eluded to, one may be so captivated with the sound of a 2a3 amp paired with high efficiency speakers that they can't possibly imagine others not thinking it is the pinnacle of beautiful music reproduction. Fact is others may not and do not. Think of it like food. I love Indian food and find the liberal use of spices and resulting flavor to be unbeatable and so very delicious. Others are not particularly fond of it and while that is near impossible for me to understand, it is nevertheless true.  

As someone who doesn't own the Double Impacts I have posted numerous times here. I find this speaker rather fascinating for its reported sound quality, efficiency and flexibility at such an obtainable price for most people. 

I'd like to hear the Martin Logan speaker system  mentioned by audioman58.  My natural inclination is nearly always toward the simpler straight forward approach if given the choice.  I really appreciate this simplicity of the Double Impact vs what seems a more complicated Martin Logan alternative. 

Of course the verdict relies on actual listening to both which audioman58 has done (and granted it's one man's opinion).  From the many comments of owners posted here I haven't gotten the impression that lower volume detail is a problem. 
Charles 

Bill  (Grannyring),
You made many excellent points and the truth is that there is no universal "best" audio component,  rather there's "best" for an individual in specific circumstances. I don't believe that teajay was declaring an all knowing proclamation for everyone to adhere to. He was only sharing his own vast experiences and where they have led him. Well, that’s my inference anyway 😊

Bill if your current SS amplifier gives you what SET offers and,  I say great for you and congratulations, I mean that.  I've yet to find the pure tone,presence factor and emotional engagement in a SS amplifier as I've heard with excellent SET.  Again, this is just my personal experience and has nothing to do with yours.  I don't doubt your judgement or impressions at all my friend. 
Charles