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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
kdude66
1,198 posts
 
Craig,

To answer your question about the Nord amps,
I have used a few different class d amps with the DI's,

Diy Ncore nc400
Bel Canto Ref 600m
Red Dragon S-500
Ps audio M700
Nord one up nc500 mono's with sonic imagery 994 op amps 

I have also heard the Devialant 440 but was paired with Magico Q3's

If I was going to class d with the DI's,which I'm not,I probably would go with the Nord's,Just my opinion Offcourse.

We have a local audio club in my area and I get to listen to and borrow all kinds of gear.

Best of luck to you,

Kenny.

kdude66
1,198 posts
 
Bill,

Sounds like the King amp is sounding very good for you and Thank's for sharing.

I don't doubt a bit that a active preamp would be better and a nice selection of quality tubes will take it to a higher level.

Best,
Kenny.
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charles1dad
6,996 posts
 
Hi Kenny,
What did you think of the Devialant and Magico Q3 pairing? Ive heard both of these but not mated together as you have. 
Charles 
craigl59
306 posts
 
Kdude66: Thanks for the response. Is there a reason why you decided not to go with the Class D amps? Am waiting to hear back from them concerning potential duty and custom charges before ordering. Some have reported overly-clinical sound in the past but the new op amp design appears to have addressed this complaint.
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mac48025
613 posts
 
Hey Charles,

Yes, the MZ2 with the NOS TungSols and either Brimars or Mullards sounds absolutely stellar to me......but then I've not heard a SET amp with my system yet so I bet there's still room for improvement. Teajay's suggestions have been spot on and while I'm loving the sound of the MZ2 driving the DI's I need to hear what that extra meat on the bones brings to the table. My system sounds better than ever but I'm still searching for that perfect balance of great bass, dynamics, tone, texture, airy highs and realism. At this point I the MZ2 provides great bass, dynamics, speed, realism and tone. The TungSols increase the size of the soundstage and add to the texture, tone and bass. The Mullards bring even more texture and warmth while the Brimars excell at high end detail and air. Combining the Mullards strong points with the Brimars would be ideal and I'm hoping a SET will bring bring to the table what the Mullards do and I can get it all. I know......I want it all! :) I need to have you over to hear what sound I have now and get your advice as to whether or not I'm going in the right direction. Going from 1 watt per channel to a whopping 3.5 watts is a huge! 

Great write up Bill. Sounds like you have a sweet amp on your hands and it makes me want to add an amp to my system even more now. 




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