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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
limniscate
233 posts
 
I have a Yggy and Bimby and can barely tell a difference.
teajay
1,333 posts
 
Hey corelli,

The Melody AN-211 is a great amp, both on it's sound and build quality.  However, I'm more a 300B fan then 211 based amplifiers.  However, if you want a little less romance/color -meat on the bones and more quickness/speed, but still very musical, I can see the Melody AN-211 kicking butt on the DI's.  As I stated a couple of days ago I'm enchanted with the combo of the LTA Micro-ZOTL and a very inexpensive 2A3 based amp on the DI's.  

Finally, my least favorite Triode tube is the 845 because it sounds like great solid state to me, therefore why not just use a solid state amplifier at that point.  
333jeffery
121 posts
 
Charles, as much as I liked the NAT amps and their crystal clarity of sound, the Carver 350's are a lot easier to live with. The Carvers run cool, are very quiet, super easy on the tubes, and give me 99% of the great sound of the NAT's. Plus, they have superior bass over the NAT's.
david_ten
2,509 posts
 
@corelli - I owned the Melody 2A3 integrated and was very happy with it. I cannot comment directly on the AN211.

Realize you are not looking at their 845, but as @teajay has pointed out, I also moved away from 845 based amps..

My personal choice, per my preferences would be their 300B followed by the 2A3. Caveat being that I have not heard the 211 and of course do not know your goals and desires in these matters.

All the best with your choice. Looking forward to hearing how it works out, especially if you go with the 211.

corelli OP
386 posts
 
david_ten

Interesting. I originally checked out the 2A3 (astro22) but it is no longer imported. 

I am looking for an integrated tube amp that complements my SS marantz gear.

My priorities:
--BIG 3D soundtage with air about performers/instruments
--tone, color
--need to maintain some speed/transient abilities--no maple syrup please.
--I can give up deep bass, but not top end extension

appreciate the input!
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