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Tekton speakers with Ribbon / AMT ??

Anyone out there have any Tekton speakers with either ribbon or AMT tweeter?? Uruz owners perhaps?

I have finally decided to order a pair of Encore loudspeakers. Upgrading from the Double Impacts. 

I've been back and forth as to which speaker to order. Encore vs. Moab. vs Ulfberht......Well, I had a chance to talk to Eric at Tekton the other day. I asked about Beryllium tweeter on the Encore and he certainly can make that happen. At that time, he brought up the idea of using a ribbon tweeter.  I have seen zero examples of his larger speakers with that tweeter installed. He seemed very confident in the ability to integrate it into the design. I enjoyed the enthusiasm, so much so that it prompted me to go for it. Experimental blood in my veins I guess. 

That being said, I am curious if there are other individuals out there with Tekton speakers with ribbon tweeters?  and what their take might be. Impressions? Downsides? Yes, I realize the standard design is fantastic. But I'm a tinkerer at heart. Willing to try things unseen, unheard assuming the risk isnt too much. 

Eric said he could use two different brand drivers. Fountek, and Mundorf. Both very linear responses. Both something he felt very east to integrate into the current design. Mundorf being the bees knees, but at an additional cost. 


So, bottom line,  I gave him the green light to go to crazy and use the Mundorf driver and see what kinda unique loudspeaker he could create.  

Also, side note.....I guess a true ribbon tweeter is not exactly AMT?? Casually interchangeable terms? Not exactly sure the specifics as to why thy aren't the same.  

But I'm so damm curious how he can integrate this into his current Encore design that I'm willing to try it out. 

audiophile adventure proceeds
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dmaddox77
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Whacky,

I look forward to your comparison of the DI to you new Encore, and excited for you.
I am looking to upgrade my Movie Theater/Listening Room with either the DI or the MOAB.  Millercarbon enlightened me, with his thread, to consider at least the MOAB.
electroslacker
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I've always been fascinated with the Heil AMT and Janszen electrostats, but my current Sonist Concerto 4's have fairly large Fountek ribbons (Neo X 3.0?) crossed over at 8000 Hz, inside wave guides, and it's the best treble I've ever had.  No ear fatigue.
nitrobob
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I demoed the Double Impacts with upgrades. Sent them back as I ended up with all Legacy system. I was searching for a more dynamic system than my Ascend Acoustics with the Raal Tweets. The Legacy’s filled that search. Sounds like Tekton is taking a stab at my likes ….
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bailyhill
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There is nothing like ribbons done correctly.  Very difficult to integrate with cones.  I am enjoying my Apogee Scintillas--no integration required.
dancole
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I special ordered a pair of Double Impacts with ribbon tweeters in place of the array of dome tweeters because I generally prefer ribbons or AMTs, and I was unable to hear the dome array before purchasing. I didn't spring for the Mumford ribbons, but something a bit less expensive; and Eric still said it amounted to an "upgrade." He was also excited at the opportunity the use of the ribbons gave him to lower the crossover point, which he thought might provide a smoother transition between the two midrange and high-end. I'm no expert on the technical stuff; I'm just reporting what Eric told me. Of course, I know he's a good salesman, but I was clearly going to buy the speakers one way or the other. So, he had no reason to prevaricate. And he certainly has a reputation for honesty. 

I've had the speakers for several months now (at least five or six), and I love them. Obviously, I have no basis for comparing them to the regular DIs, but I'm more than fine with what I've got.
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