Couple months back picked up a pair of used (like new) Tekton Lore Reference (with upgraded caps I think and something else which escapes me at the moment. I paid 500 ,, shipping was a bear but being that FEDEX charged me uneven pricing on 2 packages the same size and weight I called and complained and the agent refunded me 85 on the bill which reminds me I need to go check on that refund . Yep , its there. They are back in stock @ Tekton and shipping included for 750. I have my system on daily for 8 to 12 hrs. These are for my low wpc amps primarily as I do have Harbeths sitting next to them but it seems the Ref Lore’s are getting the brunt currently.
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@oldschoolsound If there was any pair that I regret selling it is the Forte--I had a pair - I think they were possibly the first iteration. Got them for 250 I think it was .. ordered the Crites upgrades. I think I put the Crites in there but was moving stuff in and out back then on a mission and sold them for really a bargain. Was doing a lot of that though 15 yrs ago. What a bargain esp compared to Fortes now.. I only realized a few months back that they re-started production and that is a lot of $$ . |
At that price point, I have a couple recommendations. The KEF loudspeakers from the late 1970s are wonderful. The tweeter they used back then got used by a lot of people and was certainly one of the very best of the day. A buddy of mine runs a pair of the KEF Calinda being driven by a Marantz 8B power amp and it's just magical. The Calinda can be had for about $500 and the bigger Cantata for $700 or less. Here's a link to a Cantata pair for $650. Another speaker I think is a terrific value in this price range is the floor standing Thiel line. You'll readily find the CS 2.2 for $700 or less. Very natural with excellent detail. They sold for much, much more than that when new and worth it then. |
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