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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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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
David, 
I have much appreciation for you as you know.  Here's my take,  Shadorne is dismissive of Clement Perry and Teajay due to their praise of a speaker heard in their respective systems.  It bothers him that they both find the DI comparable or even better than more expensive speakers.  More expensive speakers they have formally reviewed in their main listening system by the way. 

Shadorne finds this unacceptable and besmirches the  credibility of both! Shadorne has zero listening experience with this same speaker. He has no reference point or context other than price point.   David my friend,  what am I missing here?
Charles 
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aricaudio
273 posts
 
Hey David, I would absolutely be up for a parallel 2A3, or the same using 300B's if you're seeking the sweet mid-range of a true SET. A very competent design could be built using relatively standard parts that won't break the bank as well. A big part of the synergy of the sound produced simply relies on good synergy between components. I can also design around the 211 or 845's (I'm working on a very high end build now for a client around those tubes). Feel free to message me anytime with any ideas you have and I would be happy to work with you on a build! Best wishes, Aric
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aricaudio
273 posts
 
Tom, Thanks for making that recommendation as well- it's greatly appreciated! I believe the larger Pentodes used in Triode-mode can really get you 90% of the way to the signature SET sound while getting you greater power and control over the drivers. I'm glad you're digging the Transcend 120/88 amplifier! Best, Aric
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
David my friend, what am I missing here?

That our general reaction, the number of reactions to the post, some of the tone used, the 'defensiveness' of some of the posts, some may even say the 'aggressiveness' of some of the responses....

....don't encourage participation or openness, especially when they are contrary to or in opposition of.... 

....irrespective of what he said or wanted to communicate or imply.

As I mentioned in my former post, this is less about the post itself, but the consequences and impact of our choices in response to it.
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