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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
lpretiring
473 posts
 
Has anyone had any experience driving any of the Tektons with a Coincident Dynamo? New they are a huge value at $1500.
I'm wondering what level of performance they offer before I wrap my mind around possibly dropping 5K on a SET amp.

  LP
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 

Hi Ipretiring,

Is there a particular SET amplifier you have in mind? I haven’t heard the Dynamo MK II but sources I trust say that it is a "very" good sounding amplifier. It uses the el 34 output tube in a SEP (SINGLE ENDED PENTODE) as opposed to a SET (which uses directly heated triodes, 2A3, 300b, 45, 845 etc.). I do have a bias toward DHT and believe they offer the musicality is its purest and most natural presentation.


However non DHT pentode/tetrode tubes in the hands of talented builders with good ears can and will sound terrific! A good quality DHT SET is going to cost more money with rare exception. It depends on your budget limits. The DIs certainly seem to be a true conduit and reveal what comes before them in the signal chain. If you are after the upmost in terms of transparency, tone and nuance and have the budget I believe that you’d be very pleased with DHT SET. For example the Triode Labs 2A3 SET mentioned here several times by teajay would be an excellent option to consider. I use the Coincident Frankenstein MK II 300b SET which has served me exceedingly well x 8 years. You have many fine choices with the DIs.

Charles

kdude66
1,200 posts
 
ipretiring,

Now I agree with what Charles has said.

I considered the dynamo MK2 version myself and I know without question that coincident offers a very good build quality but I did'nt get one and decided to try a Zotl40 from LTA.I'm already using their preamp the MZ2S and might have better system synergy.

I have owned and heard several different brands of a Sep el-34 tube amp and really didn't like any of them including a Dennis Had model.
I much prefer the El-34 tube in a push pull topology,I found the Sep to be lean in the mids and lack extension on both ends.

The dynamo might be better in these attributes,I don't know for sure I have never heard one.I'm not big fan of chrome on my electronics either much prefer good ole Henry Ford black.

One thing I do know for sure is that no Sep amp is ever going to have the magic that a true DHT set amp has but the dynamo might get very close and for 1500.00 you probably can't go wrong either way.

If you do get one let us know how you like it.

Best of luck to you,
Kenny.
corelli OP
1,016 posts
 
There is a review on line of the Mark II unit that I read 1-2 mo ago.  Seems that vs. the original, it is may lean a bit more in the solid state direction.  It sounds like a very nice amp for the money.  Just not sure if it offers the qualities of an SET amp as Kenny noted above.  Encourage you to check out that review.
lpretiring
473 posts
 
Hi Charles,

From following along with this thread I am considering the Triode Labs as has been referenced by you and along with other posters who I also respect. However, at this stage of my life I find it difficult to spend too freely. Quite the contrary to when I was younger.
With the Triode Labs I'm unsure if I would even go with the upgraded transformer. The Frankensteins I recognize as a very top tier product, but 6K for new I would have to say no. How about we talk about your pair used?
But seriously, I believe I will get a SET amp and to be candid I did not even realize that the Dynamo was a SEP. I will need to learn of other performance/value options before I can make this move.
Part of the magnetism of this hobby appears to me to also be in the pursuit.
BTW, thank you for all the excellent insight you provide to this and other informative threads on this forum.

   LP
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