Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis


Hello everyone!  I'm intrigued by all the discussions around Tekton speakers.  But, there isn't a way to listen to a pair anywhere nearby.  I've messaged a few members who are in the area with Tektons to see if they would support an audition, but got no replies.  

So, I'm thinking about how to do it.  I'd be interested in the Double Impacts, or the Electron (mini Double Impacts).   I'd like to compare them to my existing speakers, B&W 803N.  Is anyone in MN also interested in the Tektons?  

My thought is that maybe I could order a set, set them up to audition next to my existing speakers, and invite others to listen as well.  Would anyone in the area be up for such a demo, and help me with the costs associated if we end up not liking them?  So, if you like them and want them, you can buy the pair I have, or order your own set.  If we don't like them, we send them back and share in the cost to send them back.  Would you be willing to contribute something to the return shipping if we send them back?  If we end up keeping them, we don't have any cost.   My interest would be to keep them if they are as good as people say.  I'll cover the up-front costs and deal with the return if necessary.

We could consider the DIs or Electrons or something else that's of interest to you.  My thinking is that the DIs are probably the better of the two, but may just be too imposing on my space.  If the Electrons are good enough (better than the 803s), based on size, those are the ones I'd choose.  But, if the DIs are that good, maybe I can see past the imposing size of them.  

So, who would be interested?  Reply here, or PM.

My associated equipment for the audition:
- Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP with EL34 tubes
- Musical Surroundings NOVA II phono preamp
- JVC VL8 turntable with Dynavector 10x5 cartridge
- good quality interconnects and speaker cables.

Steve

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Also, guys, I now have KT150 tubes in addition to the EL34s.  We can compare if you like.
Soundermn . What size group do you have so far ? Are you still going to divide up the Return fee to the participants ? If so how much are we looking at ? Or are they so great you know already you are keeping them ?
@soundermn   Great to hear that you have the Double Impacts! Also seems like you have good traction on your shared / group audition.

Looking forward to hearing from all of you who audition. 
@maplegrovemusic I'm not going comment at this point on whether I think I'll keep them. I want this to be unbiased, so I'll wait until everyone can chime in. But, if I remember correctly, didn't you listen to my 803s last year?  If yes, you know they are good in my room, and will be hard to beat. So it will be interesting indeed!

If you want to come, please do. I'm not charging a "fee". But I'm hoping that those who were considering buying DIs will agree to help in the cost if we all agree they should go back. In other words, it would cost you approx $300 to try them yourself. This way you can try them at a lower cost risk. If you don't want to pitch in, that's  okay too. Maybe you just want to listen but don't intend to buy. Maybe you can bring a snack or beverage to share. 

Right now, we have four, and maybe plus you is five. And we will do it in a few weeks, after break in and the holiday, on a date we all agree.  
@maplegrovemusic what did you decide?  Our dates are narrowing down to Nov 25/26 or Dec 10.  Let me know!
S