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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.
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david_ten
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@mac48025 Thanks. It’s good to have your current take on Aric’s amp using the KT88s and then how the 150s work for you in the future.

I’m a huge fan of the 2A3 but was worried about the SE’s efficiency and took that option off the table. It’s nice to have it back in the mix.

I started a thread for tubed amp recommendations at a higher power output level than the 2A3 and received a number of great suggestions and options to consider.

The Pass XP-20 - XA-30.8 combination within my system is sublime. I should be asking Aric if he can build a box to check my sanity. : )


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mac48025
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Don't do that David, you may not like the answer you get 😆 Aric already knows I'm nuts as I've already inquired about having him build me a 2A3 SET. I it's given that most of here are crazy, but it's a good crazy. I've yet to own a true SET and the 2A3's greatly intrigue me so maybe I'm destined to own both the KT 120 SEP and a 2A3 SET. 

From everything I hear your Pass combination is amazing......but then teajay replaced his Pass pre and amp with the MZ2 and 2A3 SET, so the possibilities are endless. If only I my pocketbook was also 🤑
david_ten
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@mikeg   Both sound like good options. I'm not familiar with the Tidal amps. Do they still make them? I loved the Ayon Spirit II integrated I had ages ago.

In case this helps influence your choice, my wife is partial to Porsche. She has much better taste than me.

I'd be perfectly happy with a Golf and would be ecstatic to drive and own a GTI or R. 

My daily ride is a work bike for commuting and transport and groceries etc. So my recommendation is for a Surly Big Dummy.  Hope the innuendo (no disparagement intended) is appreciated.
teajay
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Hey Guys,

Another possibility regarding a SET/2A3 design.

If I have my facts right, the 6b4g tube is an octal base more powerful version of the 2A3.  It supposed to be a "twin" sonicly to the 2A3; however, in a SET design it creates 10 watts per channel!

I left a message already with Aric to see if he would be interested in building one.
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mac48025
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Someone earlier mentioned a Berning 6b4g amp. Could be onto something interesting here. 
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