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Tekton Double Impacts

Anybody out there heard these??

I have dedicated audio room 14.5x20.5x9 ft.  Currently have Marantz Reference CD/Intergrated paired to Magnepan 1.7's with REL T-7 subs.  For the vast majority of music I love this system.  The only nit pick is that it is lacking/limited in covering say below 35 hz or so.  For the first time actually buzzed the panel with an organ sacd. Bummer.  Thought of upgrading subs to rythmicks but then I will need to high pass the 1.7's.  Really don't want to deal with that approach.

Enter the Double Impacts.  Many interesting things here.  Would certainly have a different set of strengths here.  Dynamics, claimed bottom octave coverage in one package, suspect a good match to current electronics.

I've read all the threads here so we do not need to rehash that.  Just wondering if others out there have FIRST HAND experience with these or other Tekton speakers

Thanks.
corelli

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powerglide
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Hello Mac,
You put a huge smile on my face as last November  one week before before the DI's were released I purchased a pair of Impacts and had an even stronger reaction to my first listening session than you did. As mentioned on the Impact thread, I will never part with my MZ2 and Impacts combination. Substituting the stock tubes with some quality NOS tubes adds an even higher plateau of sound quality in my opinion. You will be entranced as additional listening time with a wider scope of music passes.
Enjoy to the fullest extent!
Listen intently.
powerglide
27 posts
 
Soundsrealaudio,
The Impacts were released just prior to the DI's and Eric informed me of identical sound quality, except in a slightly diminished quantity. I have owned the Impact's since last November and have described the performance in the Tekton Impact thread if you would like the pertinent information. 
powerglide
27 posts
 
Bullitt 5094,
I am in total agreement with your comment on the LTA Zotl Tube amps. Recently I purchased a Decware ZBIT XLR balanced to RCA transformer to determine if the balanced out on my dac would bring an enhancement to the table using my Zotl10 2. I am listening to the RCA connected to the direct in circuit right now and must say it is quite astonishing! I was planning to purchase the Lyndorf but the decision is delayed for now due to the startling improvement. If or when you decide to add the LTA amp you may want to listen using the ZBIT. IMO it is well worth the effort.
powerglide
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Lancelock,
I have and will continue to seriously consider that, especially when two other  listeners have confirmed the same opinion of the UltraLinear. Your experience speaks loud and clear.

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powerglide
27 posts
 
Lancelock,
I am excited by the early feedback on the new MZ Preamp. Did you get the True Balanced Input option or are you using it single ended? Are you connected with a CT Matrix PC? Is it resting on the shelf of your rack or placed on points?
Nothing is more exhilarating than experiencing a new listening apex which seemed previously unattainable! Savor the fullness of the moment. Please keep us posted as you fulfill all of the options during future use.
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