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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
david_ten
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Hope everyone is recovering from a wonderful Thanksgiving, though I'm sure we are not burning off calories as quickly as Bill is!

A couple of points regarding the Tekton SEs.

I have a new preamp in system and the results are remarkable...one of the differences (for me) between the Ulfberths and SEs was the greater body, weight and fullness of the Ulfs. With this preamp in system, that gap has narrowed (significantly). Note: I used [was]. Also Note: Room Size remains a factor.

With this Pre ahead of it, the 2A3 amp is driving the SEs to volumes beyond what I will ever need, including large scale orchestral music. 

My conclusion, the SEs can be successfully driven by low power amps and will greatly respond to and deliver on (a wide genre of music), based on specific choices of amplification used [both pre and amp].

Amps used in this comparison are the:

- Found Music 2A3
- T+A PA 3100 HV
- Pass XA30.8
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grannyring
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Please let us know the preamp.   Love to know. Thanks! 
david_ten
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@grannyring   Bill, sure. I was going to add an additional post more preamp specific, but I got pulled away for family stuff. I'll try to get that out later today or tomorrow.

The preamplifier is the Grandinote Genesi.
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grannyring
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Thanks a bunch! 
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charles1dad
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David,
We discussed the Found Music 2A3 Music 2A3 SET (FM) at great length prior to your purchase. As you know I’m not the least bit surprised with your dare I say amazement with its sucess pairing with your Tekton SEs. To be fair this is far beyond even what one would consider a ’good quality 2A3 SET. Your FM 2A3 is a world Class and genuine SOTA amplifier. Even though on paper not an ideal match for the 4 ohm Tektons (this particular FM amp was built to drive 6 to 8 ohm impedance speakers) you have experienced nothing less than superb sound quality. This is the result of a very gifted desiner/builder, superior part quality, superb power supply and extraordinary implementation.

Just imagine what you’ll experience with the intended speakers you ultimately acquired the amp to drive. You decision to pair this amplifier with the unquestionably SOTA Grandinote Genesi was a very wise one.IMO there’s absolutely no surprise for the stunning sound quality provided by the Found Music 2A3 and Genesi pairing. This 3.5 watt amplifier is excelling with genres of music you simply didn’t believe possible. Another example of quality over quantity (power).
Charles
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