Considering the New Tekton Design Encores? AND Owners Group - Experiences/Questions

The Lyngdorf units sound much better when used as a total system. Using another amp, regardless of the amp, deteriorates the sound in my experience. I have tried several tube amps, SS amps, and even Lyngdorf’s own 2400.  In the end something was lost and the magic was reduced. Sure at first you will notice differences and be enchanted, but over a period of a week or two when you go back to using the Lyngdorf completely you will quickly learn what I have.  The synergy and reduced complexity of the one box system with its short signal path and reduced cabling is the key. 

I dont blame you for trying, as I did, but over the last 3 years the above learnings have emerged. Just remember to let the amp section in the 3400 break in and be on for 12 hours before making any conclusions. 

Agreed @jcarcopo. I wanted the same exact thing being a strong tube guy for decades. I still work on tube amps and love them! Two things just made the combo not work for me.

- something about the analog outs on my 2170 combined with the ICs just in the end sounded... well, less good. I tried with several and felt less connected to the music and performance. These tube amps were great as an FYI. The unit seems built and finessed to play best on its own. Hope you find differently with your 3400. Perhaps since the piece is a powered digital amp meant to keep the signal digital from beginning to end. By end I am just before the internal speaker outputs. With the 2170 some SQ is lost through the analog outs. No doubt about it. Is the 3400 the same? I would think so, but perhaps not. @kdude......Kenny, found this to also be the case when trying various amps with his Lyngdorf.

- The hassle factor is very high to swap amps with the ICs now in play and switching of speaker cables. Also you need to run room Perfect with each set up and save. Cannot use the one unit setting for your other amps as they impart their own sound and impact on the room. Also, the 2170 always stayed on for best sound and I never had to worry about heat or anything with this cool running 25 watt pulling piece.

Anyway, just my experience. I still get tube amps in here to work on and will never stop loving all that is tubes! Not trying to push you to like this or that and really do hope the 3400 is also magic with your tube amp. Nice to change things up....at least theoretically 😄

Yes I agree that it is a little crazy talk by Lyngdorf. It is true that RP lets you do this without the kind of major sonic set backs you get without RP. However, pulling the speakers out from the wall does nothing but help SQ. I did the tests in my prior dedicated room with my Harbeth 40.1s. With RP the sound improved when the speakers were well off the front wall and into the room. 

Cables made with the Duelund stranded copper in cotton wire sounds fantastic with your gear.  Fantastic. I make these under the Acoustic BBQ brand and you can also build them yourself if you have some DIY skills.  Very reasonably priced and beautiful sounding.  

Just read the review and Mr. Perry thinks these are a better speaker than the DI or DI SE. This does not surprise me based on the design and drivers used. He even states they are not a simple upgrade, but rather a wholesale change in presentation according to his ears, system and room. This sure seems like a gem and I just have to hear them.

Having owned the DIs and to now read this review gets me most excited! The DI is a wonderful speaker. The Encores must be a speaker of astounding ability and value. Most intriguing for sure.