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
Another highly regarded 6SN7 preamplifier is the Dehavilland Ultra Verve 3. Should definitely fit into the desired budget rang if used. . Their Mercury preamplifier is also held in high regard. Charles
I will 2nd the obvious choice which is the outstanding MZ2S.
I have only used the single ended rca's on my Yggy so I can't comment about that.
I have had several different setups that were fully balanced the last being a pass labs Xp-10 and Xa-30.8 and now that my entire system is single ended I honestly don't miss balanced connections at all and view them as not needed in my system.
The MZ2s easily beats the 2 preamps that I had before in the sonic presentation that I desire.
You would also just for fun be able to experience the 1.4 watts from the MZ2S with your DI speakers like most of us have.
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