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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
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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baranyi
664 posts
 
The melody 211 would be a good choice. It is a little faster than the 300b amplifier. I still want to hear the famed Ongaku which is a 211 based integrated.

david_ten
2,509 posts
 
@corelli Maybe Mike @audioarchon can offer some suggestions and guidance.

Can't hurt to give the Melody a go. Sounds like it is on offer at a good price. Minimally, you will be able to get a feel for their build, quality, etc. and if it doesn't accomplish what you are looking for, you know the drill. : )
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charles1dad
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Corelli,
I've only heard a few 211 tubed amplifiers but I 'don't say that Teajay summed up the basic differeween the 211 and 300b well. It does get a bit tricky because there are clear differences among the same genre of amplifiers.  Some 300b amplifiers are noticeably faster, more clear and transparent than others. Of course this hierarchy exists with all individual classes of amplifiers. 

333jeffery, 
Thanks for your reply,  it seems that the Carver will be your long term amplifier.  If it's 99 % of the NAT and easier to live with it seems the NAT has no advantages. 
Charles 
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