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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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Great build Kenny. Tremendous pricing also. Those  magical Duelund silver foil bypass caps in the coupling positions would do wonders with the fine Audyn caps. You know that already. 

I think he uses electrolytic caps in the power supply? Anyway to use film? Yes they take up more room and may not be possible. I love the Clarity TC line, but even Solen Fast Caps will sound better than electrolytics. This is an important area for consideration. Film caps in the power supply do make a difference.  

Not sure if the design uses bridge rectification? Regardless, using the low noise, fast recovery types adds very little to cost.  

Resistors also impact the sound. I really like the SHINKOH - Tantalum sold at Parts Connextion. They are beautiful sounding. Many DIY guys love them also. Well thought off. 

Fun stuff! Enjoy.....


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charles1dad
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Kenny,
I appreciate the fact that you want to adhere to a specified budget for your custom made amplifier.  I do agree with Bill's recommendation of using film capacitors rather than electrolytic capacitors in the power supply if this doesn't disrupt the budget. This is amplifier can really be a first rate product with specific choices/decisions. 
Charles 
kdude66
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Charles,

Thank You for your recommendations and the info on your well enjoyed Coincident gear.

Grannyring,

Thank you for your good ideas coming from all your Diy and modding experience.
You are correct the pwr supply will have electrolyte caps at this price point and will need to addressed,maybe could use film bypass caps,
the amp will be built in a small 12x7 case so probably not much extra room.

When I do get it I will send you some pics and see what you think will be best to do.

Kenny.
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grannyring
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Yes film bypass is a great idea Kenny. 
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mac48025
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A huge shout out of thanks to Charles for stopping by with his Coincident Frankenstein 300B Monoblocks. They are exceptionally well built, cosmetically appealing and most importantly great sounding. Even with having to hook up my DI's to their 8 ohm taps the level of realism, the added weight and dynamics and improved imaging was real music to my ears. I now know what my future amp needs to be.......the Frankensteins!

Charles' ability to analyze my systems sound and articulate every nuance of that sound was a real treat for me. He's also as much a true gentleman in person as he is on this forum. I truly appreciated his insight, knowledge and conversation.

Thanks for everything Charles. 
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