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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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cal3713
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@grannyring et al.  Any of you know if Lyngdorf has any plans to add an ethernet input to the TDAI 2170 (or alternative)?  I started using one in my PS Audio PWDII and really don't want to play the USB game again...   
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grannyring
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I actually asked and they are just talking about it now with nothing in the works yet. 
thompsontechs
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@granny


1) work on the DI toe in. Try no toe in at all and then a very slight toe in. I mean the slightest wee bit of toe in. This should help.

I have them facing straight into the room at present, the are brighter hen toed in, so I went with the with no toe.

2) I have no idea what computer you are using as a source. If a laptop, then run off the battery not using the wall wart cord. Still a tad bright? Did this remedy it?

I have a computer I built some time back it’s a tower and hand picked parts, at the time, meant for gaming. I also have older ONEAC power conditioner, and dedicated 20amp circuit for the PC. Also, the entire house has surge suppression at the box. I have only stock AC cords everywhere.


3) More burn in time for the speakers and 2170.

It’s playing right now and probably has about 80hrs on it, so far.



For little money ......

Get a better usb cable and power cord. I would be willing to make you a killer cord for the cost of parts. A three foot cable for around $100-$130 that will compete with anything retailing for up to $2500. It will do wonders.

There’s a bit of issue here, as the computer is in the next room and the USB is going through the wall. I use the PC for general use too and it is in my office, and the speakers are in the dedicated listening room next store. This means I need a longer USB cable of 10ft. (Too long?) As for making me the cables, do you mean USB or AC or both? I am definitely interested in this. :)



Core Power Technology makes great power cables with the balanced conditioner built right in! You would only need the small model 50 or 150. Mark may have demo units for a great price. These have surge protection which is important. Your wife will understand protecting your investment with surge protection 😁


I saw a BPT 1 on sale for $550 on Audio Mart. This is a great balanced power conditioner that will indeed help with your desire. I think $425 - $500 shipped is a fair price. These work great on digital gear. You will still want a decent power cord on the 2170. However, with the BPT 1 you can also plug your computer into it.


Usb cables are important. I made my own and it is as good or even better than the Curious usb cable which is my favorite. Usb filter devices from Ifi are the real deal and sound very analog and natural. From the $99 usb purifier to the Micro USB 3. DH Labs makes a decent usb cable for $60. The Silver Sonic.
I would need to know know more about your front end to help.

I do have an Singxer SU-1 sitting here, but it’s not in that chain at the moment. I have found it good at the decrap role. YMMV. I also have an IFI Ican Pro for headphones as well.

I guess I should start by putting the Singxer in the chain, but I do not believe it will cure the issue. I think I would like to start with the USB and power cords and also, try a different source as well.

Lemme know about the cables and I will order the speaker cable you linked too.

JT

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grannyring
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Hi JT. I was talking about making you a power cable and we can contact each other directly on that. Yes, your computer is not ideal and I think you already know that. Computer audio can sound amazing, but like great analog rigs ..... everything matters. 

A gaming/business computer is powerful but contains all kinds of additional processes and complexity in the operating system that just kills sound quality. In addition, a quality usb card from SOtM is really a plus with the Lyngdorf.  Powering this SOtM card with a linear power supply is also recommended. You can get a good one from TeraDak for $130.  Lastly, the products I mentioned from ifi are just wonderful and with a stripped down computer optimized for music only,  you have a killer front end. 

I realize this is more than you can do, but just wanted to make you aware of options and learnings with the Lyngdorf and computer audio. I have a dedicated computer for music that runs Windows 10 Pro, but I greatly simplified/reduced the operating system processes and maximized the sound quality with software products from Fidelizer and Audiophile Optimizer. This with a nice SOtM usb card powered by a linear power supply, decent usb cable, and the iFi Micro usb 3 have turned my computer front end into a digital music making marvel. 

The difference is literally night and day compared to a standard computer only.  All digital glare, nasties, noise, edginess etc....is gone. What is left is smooth analog like rendering of your ripped cd collection and Tidal streaming. 
cliffkhz
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Does any one know if the extra resistor comes with the upgraded crossover option?

Thanks

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