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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
vitop
221 posts
 
I think there are two different value propositions here based on the Lingdorf unit under discussion. The 2170 has multiple units combined and the price point is $4500.
I am only looking at multi channel capability so although the 2170 would be something I would consider for stereo, it is a non-starter for me.
Their multi-channel offering is 10k and needs external amplification and so that was the basis of my initial question. How much of the Lingdorf "all in one signal path" that pertains to the 2170 really extends to the 50 processor when it needs external amps like the other AV processors?
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grannyring
6,500 posts
 
Understand vitop.

@charles1dad

I have watched you build your system over the years. You have been very careful and deliberate in building exactly want you want and desire in a system. Your system is first rate and there is little chance throwing out all your wire and electronics for the Lyndorf in one instant will yield the same results for you. Little chance. Ok - infinitesimal.

I greatly respect your approach, experience, and passion for good music. I wish I could hear your system as I am sure I would connect with it deeply. Well done for sure.
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hi Bill,
I really appreciate your very kind comments (I know you only write/say what you truly mean). I do believe that the Lyngdorf is as good as you describe. Although it may not seem like it given my admiration /affection for DHT tube based electronics, I am open minded to the new and different.

Being the pragmatist that I can be at certain times, I just like to hear an audio product prior to forming any conclusions. Bill I strongly suspect that we’d enjoy each other’s audio systems very much.
Charles
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lmswjm
62 posts
 
Just another friendly reminder to tighten up your drivers. The bigger the driver, the more turns I was able to achieve. I finally got around to doing it today. 
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@vitop  Before getting the Double Impacts I was focused on building a home theatre system. I was actively looking at Pre/Pros and the Lyngdorf MP-50 was a possibility, though a stretch for me at it's asking price and the fact that it was a brand new product. It had just been released and there were bugs that were being worked out.

I'm guessing you are following it over at AVSForums. If not, take a look at the dedicated thread with active dealer updates and support.

You are right in pointing out that the TDAI 2170 and the MP-50 are very different products.

The target audience / buyer of the MP-50 is very different than the 2170. And the applications are vastly different. 

If your concerns are around adding external power amps and cabling, I wouldn't be. 
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