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Maggies to Tekton?

Hey Audiogon-ers.  I've only posted a few times, as I mostly enjoy reading the threads and comments.  I've been a 20+ year Maggie owner, and I currently have the 1.7s in my "new" (post divorce) house.  I'm a big Maggie fan, but lately I've been craving something different...something with oomph and excitement - a dynamic speaker that will get my mojo going on jazz and modern rock.  The Tekton line-up piques my interest, especially the affordable models - Mini Lore  and Lore Ref.  I mean, damn, for under a grand I can take the plunge.  Plus, they have a  60 day return policy!  My amp is the McIntosh MA 252, and I have a Sony HAP player for digital and Music Hall 'table for LPs. My questions:  For the extra money, is the Tekton Lore Reference the way to go?  Is there another affordable, high efficiency brand that I should consider?  Is there anyone out there who has gone from Maggie to another (dynamic) brand and hasn't regretted the move?  Thanks! 
jrod68
david_ten
5,480 posts
 
@jrod68  Member @aolprodj replaced his Maggies (3.7s, I believe) with Tekton Moabs. Reach out to him via PM because I believe he hasn't been active on the forum. It was a very tough decision for him as he was really happy with the Maggies. However, he is happy he made the move.

All the best.
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uberwaltz
13,381 posts
 
I replaced my Maggie's with Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters.
These are OB design and I have no interest in looking at a change of speakers again.

Plenty of options besides Tekton out there.
Good luck.
pmm
233 posts
 
Ever consider a Sub?
A nice compliment to your Maggies that will give you " oomph and excitement".
northman
265 posts
 
I say this with genuine respect: you mentioned your divorce twice in this thread and it sounds like you're figuring out your world and your music anew. You have a new life and a new house (and new listening space) ... and it makes complete sense to me that you would want a new sound. I've had Maggies and *love* that sound but sometimes a change is exciting. I don't know you but it might be fun to have a project, audition speakers, research and explore. That's what I would do--really dive in. Maybe look into the used market. I know it's not a great time to try to listen to new speakers but the stores in the Northeast are mostly open. In any case, whatever direction you take, good luck!
jrod68 OP
46 posts
 
@northman, yeah, that event certainly set my life on a different trajectory.  But all is good now with a new lady, new perspective, etc.  Maybe the quest for a "new" sound is just an extension of that. By the way, I have no plans to sell the Maggies...just curious about different speakers I suppose. At the price point of the entry level Tektons, even if they don't work out, I'm not out a lot of money. Thanks for the kind words.  
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