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Topping Dacs D-50, DX-7, and DX7s
Bought a D50 based on Amir’s measurements. I compared it extensively to the Chord 2Qute I had for a while (which connected to a PrimaLuna integrated and Tekton DI).The Topping D50 sounds the same, but it is much much cheaper. Highly recommended at... 
Tekton Double Impacts
Comments on the new Tekton Encore? $8500http://www.tektondesign.com/encore.html 
Tekton Double Impacts(4 ohm version) with two distinct amps.
I drive DI with a Primaluna ProLogue Premium Integrated. I had other combinations of amp+speakers before, but I love this combo. 
Tekton Double Impacts
Anyone interested in the $25K Ulfberht Be (beryllium)?http://www.tektondesign.com/ulfberht-be.html 
Tekton Double Impacts
Thanks to this long thread, I ordered and received my DIs a couple of days ago. They replace a pair of B&W 805D3 + REL T5. I am driving the DIs with a PrimaLuna Prologue Premium Integrated (Chord 2qute DAC). They are definitely a very differen... 
From KEF 103.2 to Harbeth 30.1 and back....Your advice sought.
B&W 805D3? [incidentally I have a pair for sale here] 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Anyone has a pair in SoCal? I am intrigued by hearing the Electron or the Impact Monitors.Thanks, Stefano 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
Anyone has a pair in SoCal? I am intrigued by hearing the Electron or the Impact Monitors.Thanks, Stefano 
Integrated amp recommendation for B&W 805 D3 (Peachtree, Parasound, Hegel, Schiit?)
I ended up with a Peachtree Nova150, but I am craving a warmer sound so I am considering an integrated tube amp (and getting a separate DAC). Here is my short list: 1-Cronus Magnum II, 2-PrimaLuna Premium Integrated, or 3-Raven Audio Nighthawk MK2... 
B&W 805 Diamonds
XPA seems a good match for the 805. The guy I bought the D3 from swore that they are so much better than the D2 (he seemed an expert on B&W judging from the fact he had at least three 800-series sets in his house). I never compared them. 
B&W 805 Diamonds
I bought a pair of used 805 D3 with the stand for a little over $4K, and they sound so much better than my previous speakers (Magnepan mini). I am driving them with a Peachtree Nova 150 (class D) and I have a small REL T5 to fill in the bass. Some... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Thanks for sharing your impressions about the Tekton Impact Monitors. I am very intrigued by these speakers, after reading all the raves about the DI. I like monitor/bookshelf speakers, and I do not think I would be happy with the massive DI. I cu... 
Integrated amp recommendation for B&W 805 D3 (Peachtree, Parasound, Hegel, Schiit?)
Stereo5: thanks for your comments about Class D vs. Class AB.David_ten: I have been looking for Bowers & Wilkins forum threads, they are not easy to find :) 
B&W 805D3 - Amp recommendation (Peachtree, Parasound, Hegel or Schiit?)
Helomech: I am not against tube amps, what would you recommend? My assumption was the tube amps would be much more expensive that solid state.Williewonka: Thanks for the recommendation on the NAIM