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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
backsigns
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@ grannyring

The Eminence Alphalite 6A 6" Neo Midrange Speaker/Driver is 6" not 6 1/2, how will you put that in the DI?
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mac48025
672 posts
 
Thanks Charles,

I should have my 300b back the end of next week, hoping you'll have time afterwards to come have a listen. 

Im interested in whether the synergy between the 300B and matching linestage will outperform the 300B with the MZ2. The MZ2 will be hard to beat but it's a real win for me if Aric's linestage beats it out. 
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grannyring
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@backsigns. The Alphalite 6A is exactly the same dimension as the Alpha 6a in the DI. Exactly the same in terms of fit. It is a 6.5 inch diameter driver per the spec sheet. I have not used it as I am using the Beta 6a. I think it would sound nice based on the specs. I “think” it is being used in the SE version. I am not 100% sure. The SE marketing verbiage and pics certainly point right to it.
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charles1dad
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Tom,
No doubt that the MZ2 is a fine Line Stage. However it’s possible that Aric may create some synergy magic given he building them to match as a pair. You’ll find out soon😊.
Charles
lancelock
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While I’m now waiting for the DI SE, I have tried quite a few amps with the DI’s to find the combo I like the best. I have borrowed some big SS amps from friends and a few different LTA amps as well. I have now tried Benchmark AHB2, Mirror Image 1.1SB, Plinius SA103, LTA MZ2, LTA ZOTL40 and the LTA mystery amp I reported on months ago when Mark loaned me his prototype. The mystery amp is the 20 watt UltraLinear. Mark has built one for me though the production model isn’t quite ready yet.

The UltraLinear is a keeper. I have never heard the DI’s sound this good. It really does sound like the MZ2 on steroids with crushing dynamics and tight bass like the best SS. There’s a creamy midrange goodness of tubes and sparkle at the top. It makes music flow so very naturally and has the blackest of backgrounds. I am really enjoying the DI’s, time to make room for the SE.

Lance
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