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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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mac48025
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Hey corelli,
From what I understand the Gaia isolation footer drain the vibrational energy from the speakers, diminishing distortion. They don't change the sound signature of the DI's at all, they clean things up allowing their sound to emerge more clearly. It's one of those subtleties that make for a significant improvement. I'm not sure if it's on the level of a crossover upgrade as I've never done one, but it was a very surprising and pleasant improvement.

Adding subs to the DI's/SE's is intriguing. I don't find myself wishing for more bass with the DI's, it would be interesting hearing what a pair of subs might provide. Maybe a pair of Tekton Brisance?

My sentiments exactly David. It's been a pleasure sharing my joy of music and audio with everyone here.....especially in such a cordial and welcoming manner.
Happy Holidays everyone. 
lancelock
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I would like to try the GAIA footers on my Tektons but the weight of the DI’s would require the GAIA II. I have thin carpet on concrete and wondered if they had spikes? The spikes I see look like they only fit the GAIA I.
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mac48025
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Lance, 
I would recommend the Gaia I's with the DI's. I was told by the sales rep that they lose effectiveness at their upper weight limits. Supposedly that's true of all isolation products. I was hoping to get away with the Gaia II's since they're half the price but I'm glad I went with the Gaia I's......especially since I'll move them to the SE's.
Their carpet spikes are one size fits all. They are metal dishes the footers set into with spikes on the bottom. BTW, the footers come nicely boxed with three different sized thread options.....1/4-20 and two larger metric sizes. I'm going to replace the existing 1/4-20 threaded grommets installed into the speaker cabinets with ones that have the largest thread size of the Gaia's. It would be a much more substantial thread size and since 5 of the 8 grommets have already come loose from the speakers I need to remedy that anyways. 
klh007
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Lance, Don't you have maple blocks under the DIs? Can you comment on the differences between the MI 1.1 and LTA Ultralinear amps on your DIs?
lancelock
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@klh007 , I still have the Mirror Image amps, all 400 watts into 4 Ohms running the DIs and sounding fantastic. The LTA  Ultralinear is currently breaking in powering my Janszen zA21.1s and surprisingly loud with 20 watts powering 87 dB speakers.

Yes, I have maple and brass but always looking to try something new. My new Cerious Technologies Graphene Matrix Cables are now settling in with the DIs and oh boy do they make a difference. 

I will move the Ultralinear downstairs with the DIs soon but I already know this Ultralinear amp is very special. More to come.
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