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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
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Since I’ve been recently serious in my reflections, reaching out to my tube loving brethren with some lighter fare.

Your take on this quote from Art Dudley?

"If tubes are liquor, the 300B is clearly absinthe. The 2A3 is Cognac, the 45 is Armagnac, the F2a is Tequila, and the EL34 is vodka—which is to say, you can make almost anything out of an EL34, from the repulsive to the sublime."

Are then the Double Impacts the ’equivalent’ of a breathalyzer? And a sommelier?



kdude66
1,200 posts
 
Lance,

I'm not a engineer so I can't explain why the ZOTL amps sound so good but theyre different from any other tube design out there. To me the sound is very powerful, dynamic and fast. It has the best qualities of tubes and SS combined.

I'm not a engineer either but I'm learning more about this technology only because I'm interested.

I have never heard any of Bernings designs all of these yrs till know and I'm just highly impressed of their magical qualities.

I'm using my MZ2 with the Zotl40,which is way more pwr than I will ever need,but I've always been a fan of the EL-34 tube and I'm using 1966 Mullard XF2's that I have had for a long time,They still probably test near 100%. 

The sound is simply wonderful,very fast,powerful,plenty of color but not Technicolor,dynamic,excellent overall clarity,and wonderful tone overall.

I truly agree they have some of the best qualities of SS and tubes combined.

Maybe you will try your Zotl40 in your system and give us your thoughts.

Best,
Kenny.
kdude66
1,200 posts
 
David,

Are then the Double Impacts the ’equivalent’ of a breathalyzer? And a sommelier?

I would have to say possibly they are.

I do know one thing and they are quite addictive in a very good way.

Best,
Kenny.
lancelock
1,094 posts
 
@kdude66  - In my dedicated listening room I'm running a MZ2-S and a ZOTL40 with NOS Mullard's powering my Janszen hybrid electrostats. This is providing me with the best sound I've ever heard in my home and amongst the very top contenders I've heard at any shows.

Regarding Art Dudley's quote: If I get anymore tube goodness I will have to and pick up a white chip.
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