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Tekton Lore ...... compare with Vandy 1C

I'm loving my Vandersteen 1C's, but am thinking of MAYBE trying a new speaker at a similar price point. Please look at my system, and let me know if the Tekton Lore would offer a significant change, and if that change would be an improvement. Yes, I know that I can have a 30 day trial with the Lore, but before doing so, I want to see what you guys and gals think. Most of my listening is 1950's - 1960's small ensemble jazz, jazz and folk/rock vocals, and acoustic music. 65 % vinyl, 35 % CD's. Thanks a lot.
adam18
mikirob
955 posts
 
BradlukeO, will try, I'd love to run the V12 on only 4 tubes, 6 per side is my only long-term complaint, it's a great amp to my ears. I bought my unit from John at Audioconnection, and if I were still in NJ my preference would be to buy from him provided he carried what I was looking for. As stated elsewhere, he is my favorite dealer all time.
eldragon
707 posts
 

How do you guys know all that without comparing them next to each other or owning both at one time, and reasonable time apart, listening to the same material etc...? My advice - if you can't audition for yourself don't buy.
adam18 OP
670 posts
 
So here's a potential issue..... Say I order the Lores for the "free 30 day trial," and I don't like them. So I'm paying $100 shipping to me, $100 shipping back to Tekton, and a 15% re-stocking fee. That's $350 out of pocket expense for an end result of having nothing. Doesn't make a whole lot of sense, does it?
mikirob
955 posts
 
Adam18, given your last statement just stick with the Vandy's...if you're loving the 1C, maybe you think about moving up to the 2ce; they are wonderful speakers. And if you are in the NJ area let JohnnyR help you get the most out of them.
adam18 OP
670 posts
 
Thanks Mikirob..... Good advice. And I agree that John Rutan is a pleasure to deal with. He set me up with my Rogue amplifier a few years ago, and that improved the sound of my Vandersteens to a significant degree.
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