Tekton versus Klipsch

Phil, I could care less about Tekton, but as someone mentioned to you the other day when you also posted about this , the story-line in your 3 FORUM posts and that in your sales ad don’t sync up.

I've typically come to know that the people with strongest opinions about the best and worst in audio are the ones to run from. It means there is something very particular they value and have found and need to tell the world about it. I've found it's rarely of much interest or relevance to me. 

I remember a digital amp that was really hot a couple years ago. Guys were selling big tube systems, doing handstands, preaching about this amp. I bet less than 20 percent of them still own it today. I recall if someone didn't like the amp they were told it wasn't broken in- or they had the wrong power cable- or either didn't have it turned on all the time. I tried it and it was crap. Luckily it was returnable. 

The variety of gear and personal tastes never ceases to amaze me. I'm suspicious that there are investors that pop up in these forums. Almost like a nerd version of a social media influencer that tries to steer people.  Maybe like term limits, Audiogon should have post limits. I've seen little value from many of the high post types- some fun community for sure but less in the way of the knowledge that they should have. I suppose they post more than they listen.  

Phil, 

It sounds like you have something seriously plaguing your system.

I find the Double Impact is pretty neutral. Sort of gives you what you throw at it.

I'll admit I have replaced the capacitors and resistors in my crossovers and did some cabinet treatment and now they sound more open and refined.

Im driving mine with Primaluna Dialogue Premium separates that's why I figured I would comment.

Changing the 2 center 12AU7's in your Evo 300 changes the sound considerably if you haven't tried that already. But you describing them sounding that bad is odd. 

I hope you figure it out

I have the Electron SEs and they kick serious butt, Sure mine surpass the bigger stock form DIs. Its a better parts thing. The DI speaker also offers the SE option.

Okay everybody,

Not sure anyone cares but I do :)! 

I pulled the trigger on a pair of Forte iv's. This was after extensive listening (3 or 4 extended sessions with music I know) to the Fortes and Cornwall iv's, both with Mcintosh electronics. For me, it came down to the bass, which I thought was tighter sounding on the Forte's. Also, the Cornwall wall of sound was just too much for me and I thought the soundstage depth was slightly better with the Forte iv's. 

So, got the Forte's home about a week ago. Running them with a CJ LP66S amp and CJ 17LS2 and Don Sachs DS2 preamps. Front end is PS Audio Memory Transport and Mojo Audio EVO B4B DAC.

I like the bass, but it is not as tight as my Thiel CS5i's. Not a problem; this gets to essentially bass reflex of the Fortes versus the acoustic suspension of the Thiels.

Like the soundstage width but it is not as deep as the Thiels.

The Thiels are more coherent but that is a trade-off for the dynamics, I think. but could be wrong?

There is more detail with the Thiels but that is a tradeoff with the Thiels being too polite.

The Fortes are almost too much in the treble, while the Thiels are too polite. In my opinion, do not play poor recordings with the Forte's! The CJ preamp tones down the treble energy, but it sacrifices that last bit of aliveness coming with the DS2.

My room is about 35 X15 and the Forte's can fill it better than the Thiels.

So, I just turned 70 and am starting a new journey.

Any thoughts, comments, suggestions?

Thanks for listening,

Dsper