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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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lancelock
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@brotw , the Benchmark AHB2 is a phenomenal SS amp and I recommend it highly. I also think you would benefit from a tube preamp. It's been said that the AHB2 is a perfect conduit so your front end will make or break it. Using my Modwright Oppo with its tube stage direct to the AHB2 is very satisfying.

The LTA MZ2 is not only the best preamp I've ever heard but also a killer 1 watt amp. It sounds incredible powering the DI's to acceptable levels but i feel a little headroom would be better. It's also maintenance free, that is if you don't mind replacing tubes every 10 years.

The ZOTL40 is an incredible tube amp and like the AHB2 has far more power than you need. You will find no deficiencies in bass output in this amp compared to SS or at least it's very close. You will definity enjoy better midrange. I have also owned Decware amps and am a fan but the LTA amps make the Decware sound broken.

personally, I am waiting for some new products coming from Linear Tube Audio in a few months. I like to stop in frequently and see what they're up to since I live close. It's a blast because I get to do A/B listening tests on stuff they're working on. I can't really elaborate now but the best is yet to come.

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vitop
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mofojo
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Someone on here said it, I will echo it. Take a screwdriver and tighten your woofers and mid woofers on the DIs after you have some hours on them. I took the advice and I was getting visible movement as they pulled in tight. Made the bass tighter at higher volumes. Subtle but seemed to make a small difference. 
rwd
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Dear all,  i wish not to kidnap this thread but i have a question about the Double Impacts.    I live in NYC.  I also understand that these speakers are sold directly and no dealer carriers them for people to hear before purchasing.  Does anyone in the NYC are have a pair that i might give a listen to??   Thank you for this off-topic question.
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