@david_ten - Yes, I recall you mentioning getting the front end in place, and all of that worked out first. I hope that's following a good path and things are working out! As far as the options for an SE amplifier, the 845/211 is definitely going to have more power and slam over a 2A3, and arguably more SET tone than the KT88 in my Transcend SE, but also requires a much more robust parts list to get it to work. The chokes and transformers need to be able to handle 1,000 volts continuously for the 845/211, and it also requires double the capacitance, and many series parts in the power supply to handle those voltages (most caps, chokes, transformers, etc. rate a maximum voltage of 500-600 volts). So the build of an 845/211 amplifier is almost double the cost. That said, I believe the KT88 in the Transcend sits right in between a 2A3's midrange and an 845's power- and won't break the bank. The 150's are a quite a bit brighter and larger sounding than the 88's in this amp, but don't quite have the midrange lushness of the 88's. Aric
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.
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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