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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
 
teajay,

Very nice that you keep us updated on the sound you are getting with those new big boys.

"My hunch is that the Ulf's have an even lower noise floor then the DI's, so spacial cues are more easily heard, hence more accurate space reproduction and micro-details are clearer"

I don't doubt this one bit,doubling up on the total driver count would most definitely lower distortion and give a lwr noise floor and more music.

I hope that you try your Zotl 40 with the Ulf's,I'm kinda biased towards that amp,I think everyone can tell that I love mine.

Enjoy the Music,

Kenny.
kdude66
1,198 posts
 
teajay,

Very nice that you keep us updated on the sound you are getting with those new big boys.

"My hunch is that the Ulf's have an even lower noise floor then the DI's, so spacial cues are more easily heard, hence more accurate space reproduction and micro-details are clearer"

I don't doubt this one bit,doubling up on the total driver count would most definitely lower distortion and give a lwr noise floor and more music.

I hope that you try your Zotl 40 with the Ulf's,I'm kinda biased towards that amp,I think everyone can tell that I love mine.

Enjoy the Music,

Kenny.
kdude66
1,198 posts
 
porscheracer,

I had a pioneer m22 in the mid 80's and I remember it being pretty good but once I got my first Threshold amp I sold the m22 like a hot potato.

The M22 was made from 76 to 80,
So they are getting quite old and would need some serious work and expense to make them sound good and be reliable.
Unless you have found one that has been rebuilt or wanted to do the work yourself I personally wouldn't recommend one.

Just my Opinion,
Kenny.
porscheracer
101 posts
 
@kdude66

Unless there is a Threshold amp I am unaware of, I am not prepared to spend $4K to $6K on an amp. Which Threshold do you like?
kdude66
1,198 posts
 
porscheracer,

I had the Threshold 400a,S200 series 2 and later on the S300 series 2.
But that was in mid 80's to the mid 90's and I moved to pass labs then and now use First watts for SS.


You probably could find a S200 series 2 for under 2k that would be in good shape,All of the Threshold amps are getting pretty old.

The 400a is a pure class a design and runs hot and consumes a fair amount of electricity.

If you could find a First Watt F7 on the used market and if your budget allowed it I think you would love it.
The F7 puts out 30 watts into 4ohms and is plenty of pwr for me.

Kenny.


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