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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
teajay
1,691 posts
 
Forgot to mention that the AricAUDIO SET KT-120 amplifier is a powerhouse SET putting out 20 watts per channel.
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@charles1dad  and @mac48025  

Great information and sharing of your demos in both of your respective systems. Very, very helpful. 

Was there a reason why you only used the Franks with the DIs and not the Statement Line Stage + Franks with the DIs when Charles visited you, Tom? Perhaps you did and I don't have it right?
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Hi David, 
Lastweek when I went to Tom's home I thought about bringing the CLS  along with the Frankensteins  (which are mono blocks). Simple truth,  I didn't feel like lugging 4 component chassis with a combined weight of 140 mpouds. Besides we wanted to primarily hear the DI and Frankenstein pairing with the M2Z-S as the preamplifier. 

Today's listening comparison told us both what we needed to know using my Coincident Total Eclipse II speakers. The Double Impacts would reveal the preamplifier contrasts easily I believe. 
Charles 
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
Hi Charles. Thanks. I understand about the logistics and can extrapolate from your findings.

Still, I do believe it would be nice and helpful and informative to have had the Coincident gear ahead of the DIs, if only for another combination possibility with the DIs. If you recall, I nearly went with the Statement Linestage (with volume control) for my preamp choice.

Perhaps a Coincident vs LTA-Triode and now LTA-Auric pairing might be on the agenda? : )
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@teajay  As always, thanks so much for sharing your findings here. 

I see this as a really terrific development and a great option for folks who may be considering a new amplifier to drive the Double Impacts.

Good to know that an amp with multiple tube type possibilities and with more power...and therefore more versatility with speakers (those less efficient than the Double Impacts) and likely easier to justify across a wider range of music types...is a great pairing with the DIs.
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