The best SS amps I have heard on the DI's have been Pass Labs XA-60.8 mono-blocks, Accuphase P-450 (this was my favorite driven by the Micro-ZOTL), First Watt SIT-2, and Perla Audio's Sig-50. All of these are wonderful SS amps which present somewhat tube like in their color/tone and are slightly warm with great liquidity. If still say I would not like to hear the DI's with less worthy SS gear because you would hear the "rough edges" very easily through these speakers.
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.
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.
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Teajay, Your suggested SS amplifiers are good recommendations but keep in mind the stated budget. He’ll never find those caliber of amplifiers used anywhere near 1500.00 dollars, thus my suggestions above. First Watt will get him serious quality 2 channel music reproduction if he can find a used one. The First Watt S.I.T.won't be found in this price range either used. Charles |
bullitt, With your given budget I would highly suggest you consider a marantz integrated which is what I have been using to drive my DI's. I do not find this integrated to be cold or clinical in the least. Coupled with one of their SACD players it's a sound I can listen to for many hours. I keep toying with the idea of tubes but I really feel this gear does far more right than wrong. I listen to a wide variety of music--and when it comes to large scale works the Marantz Reference gear has been so composed and satisfying I'm quite happy. There are some very knowledgeable friends on this thread and I would never argue the satisfaction they have with their gear nor do I doubt them. But for me, right now, this is an easy recommendation on your budget. |
Belles makes great sounding amps and this amp below (link) is a fine deal. I owned it and the more powerful 350 ref. Having owned many nice SS amps from the likes of TRL, Electrocompaniet, Aesthetix, CJ, Blue Circle, Monarchy Audio, Levinson, McIntosh, and others I can tell you Belles amps are worthy. For $1000 it is worthy! https://www.audiogon.com/listings/solid-state-belles-ref150a-v2-2017-06-14-amplifiers-70764-plaquemi... |
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