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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
abnerjack
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jrod68, I think some are missing the fact that you are now in a different and smaller room than you were before.  Like you, I too have a set of maggie 1.7's and love them, but will not be getting rid of them. I'm also playing around with some 2 ways:  Vandersteen 1ci and a Sonus Faber Venere 1.5.  Both are good in a small room and with subs.

I would recommend something that would play well in a small room and in a nearfield setup.  Besides the two speakers mentioned above,  I think the Kef ls-50 might be great.  I see them selling around $800 now.  Since you have subs already, this would make a nice system.

This is probably a good time to be looking for the Kefs as a lot of owners will be going for the new ls-50 Meta.
jetter
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Tekton has been around a long while, and take what I say with a grain of salt as I have never heard a pair, just have read a lot about them here.

It seems to me that Tekton really took off as particularly special after introduction of the DI’s. If I was going to buy into the brand it would be at least that level, probably the Encores.

I am only not interested in them because of their large size for the room they would go in. Not worried sound wise, but it would overwhelm that particular room aesthetically.  Not just the Tekton, any brand speaker of that size.
lpretiring
470 posts
 
@jrod68, I've owned 3 different pairs of Maggies a very long time ago. Nowadays I owned Electrons and now I listen to Double Impacts for the last 3 years.
You are right on target about the extra dynamics you would find with all or at least most of the Tekton line.
I'm not sure what your budget is but for me what makes the Tekton line an elite product is the tweeter array. It's that special.
How about the Impact monitor. They are $2000 retail new. Tekton models go on sale regularly, or just find a pair used.
Good luck with your new life!

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uberwaltz
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Jrod68
Yes the Spatial Audio msrp. Is a little high but.....
They usually have some specials on their site and even listed here in Audiogon at very good prices.
That is how I got my pair, definitely nowhere near msrp!
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phcollie
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@jrod68 

    I am particularly interested in your decision and the results. I run the Maggie 1.7s and have been considering the Lore Reference for a second system. If you do get to audition them, please share your findings. 
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