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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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grannyring
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Thanks for the link to the tube amp site Kenny. Does he build point to point or with circuit boards? Like the amps and prices. Not a fan of circuit boards in tube amps and thus my question. His amps remind me of Dennis Had’s amps. Dennis builds his himself all point to point wired. Works of art!

Second, Hammond output tranny? I have used them and they are OK, but....
SS rectification is a great way to go with your speakers. Typically SS rectification yields better bass performance. Always exceptions, but in general I have found SS rectification best in tube amps.

Will your custom amp use different output trannys?
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charles1dad
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Kenny,
The stainless steel chassis of the Frankenstein is actually understated and elegant when seen in person,  it isn’t gaudy at all in my opinion.   The Aric Audio looks interesting and makes me wonder how it compares to the Triode Labs amplifier. I suspect that Aric can build you an excellent custom SET amplifier. The Double Impacts clearly allow  you tremendous flexibility in amplifier selection. 
Charles 
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charles1dad
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Agree with Bill regarding point to point vs a circuit board and also the output transformer.  Kenny get the best output transformer you can comfortably afford if you decide to go the custom route  (I know you realize this). That choice can literally make or break the success of a truly special SET amplifier. 
Charles 
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grannyring
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Electra-Print trannys are great! Can get pricy. Perhaps you can find James transformers on EBay or elsewhere? They no longer make them, but they can be found. They are wonderful for the money.
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charles1dad
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Bill, 
Good transformer suggestions.  There are excellent Japanese choices available but they are quite costly.  The Frankenstein uses Japanese double C core transformers and no question that they're excellent quality.  No question either that they're the most expensive part in that amplifier as well. 
Charles 
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