Tekton Double Impacts

@grannyring

Yup, I leave it on, same with DACs or anything that time to stabilize... cept tube, that’s hell on heaters. :)

I have no PC it that room yet, and it’s got the stock cord on it. Anyone have a conditioner and a decent cord lying around? I don’t think the CC or the wife will do well with anymore spending at the moment.

For now, I just have sorbothane pads on it.

I do notice a bit of brightness, like there may be a slight boost between 1-3k. Right now I’m just going from PC Tidal Master to the 2170. The USB cable is generic POS. Speaker cables are Belden 5T00UP 10 AWG

Any and all help IS appreciated. :)

JT

The brightness is coming from elsewhere based on the sonic signature of the 2170. It is a tad warmish in stock form. I have learned a great deal about Computer playback and specifically usb of late.

I have many cures for you, but some will cost a little. Here is what you can look at for free.

1) work on the DI toe in. Try no toe in at all and then a very slight toe in. I mean the slightest wee bit of toe in. This should help.

2) I have no idea what computer you are using as a source. If a laptop, then run off the battery not using the wall wart cord. Still a tad bright? Did this remedy it?

3) More burn in time for the speakers and 2170.

For little money ......

Get a better usb cable and power cord. I would be willing to make you a killer cord for the cost of parts. A three foot cable for around $100-$130 that will compete with anything retailing for up to $2500. It will do wonders.

Core Power Technology makes great power cables with the balanced conditioner built right in! You would only need the small model 50 or 150. Mark may have demo units for a great price. These have surge protection which is important. Your wife will understand protecting your investment with surge protection 😁

I saw a BPT 1 on sale for $550 on Audio Mart. This is a great balanced power conditioner that will indeed help with your desire. I think $425 - $500 shipped is a fair price. These work great on digital gear. You will still want a decent power cord on the 2170. However, with the BPT 1 you can also plug your computer into it.


Usb cables are important. I made my own and it is as good or even better than the Curious usb cable which is my favorite. Usb filter devices from Ifi are the real deal and sound very analog and natural. From the $99 usb purifier to the Micro USB 3. DH Labs makes a decent usb cable  for $60. The Silver Sonic.
I would need to know know more about your front end to help.

One more thing. Western Electric 10 gauge bulk speaker cable is very nice on your speaker and has a wonderful warm, full bodied tone. It is very inexpensive as an 8 foot set would cost about $65.

I am using it and love it. Great tone and as far from bright as I can imagine.

Here is a link,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/16ft-Heavy-Duty-Western-Electric-AIW-10ga-SPEAKER-WIRE-stranded-cloth-PAIR/...

Cut the 16ft run in half for an 8 foot set. The seller has longer lengths available and is a great ebay seller. I am confident it will bring your system up another level from the current cable you are using. 

Grannyring, have you an experience with the cables Western Electric is selling? They have from 8-24 gauge I believe. It's newly made but made by Western Electric. I came across it when looking at their 80th anniversary re-issue 300B tubes set to come out this September. 

@thompsontechs

I have the WE cables Grannyring is referring to. Its hooked to the 2170 and the Tekton Electrons. I will tell you that it is the warmest, most natural system I have put together. You just need to be patient. Lots of burn in time. Over 200 hours in my experience. If you have the right quality ingredients surrounding the 2170 and the Tektons, it can be a system that will be very engaging to listen to for many hours at a time.