Stereo Times review on the Tekton Design Encore Monitor

Hey Everybody,

Just wanted to share that system that the Encore Monitor speakers are in, has been driven for the last week with a new tube based preamplifier (Sun Audio) rather then the solid state SPL Volume 2 preamplifier. 

Of course I expected an overall sonic change, by using NOS 5751 Sylvania Gold Brand/gold pin tubes I was looking for a more sparkly sweet top end and a relaxed liquidity in the mid-range, based on past experience with this tube. 

What I thought was terrific was that because the Encore Monitors have such a high degree of transparency, that the above mentioned qualities being offered by the 5751 tubes were so easily heard. This level of transparency is rarely found in a speaker at this price point, in my opinion.   

Hey fsonicsmith,

Since I believe in free speech I appreciate that you wrote your opinion on this thread. Of course, I totally disagree with your statements about me personally,  nobody had ever referred to me as "bird poop" before, but thanks anyways. Your assumption regarding my motivation is totally false. 

If you know my long history with AudioGon I started writing reviews for the forums for fun that members thought were helpful at informing them about different equipment they might want to try out in there systems. I consider this site my "home base" and for years have shared honest information, based on my personal taste which all reviews really are, on products that I find exciting and offer much for reasonable prices. Examples would be NSMT speakers, Coda, LTA, AricAudio, Pine Tree Audio,etc.

Many fellow members have been very kind towards my posts regarding how helpful they have been in allowing them to make decisions about different pieces of gear for their systems that lead to higher levels of enjoyment. I would not put you in this category! 

Have a nice day.   

@teajay ,

Nice review--I am not in the market for new speakers, but if I were, I would make note of these ones.

Cheers,