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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
lpretiring
195 posts
 
"I would estimate the speakers will take 2-3 weeks to make for standard finish. At least that is what I was told this weekend."

Aniwolfe, and Terpstation,

2-3 weeks is surprising to me. I ordered the 8" Electrons, first in white, then about 10 days ago changed to gray while awaiting production news. I was told then that Eric is tweaking the 8" Electrons. I stated how important it was for me to have a finished product since I lack any tech experience, and would not want to attempt any updates. I'm sure Eric would not knowingly send out a model that needed additional fine tuning. I personally am willing to wait until he is completely comfortable with his adjustments to this model.I ordered my pair 5 weeks ago.

BTW, it feels good to find others who have chosen the Electrons. These D.I. guys are driving me nuts.

     LP
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jcarcopo
364 posts
 
I'd put the Benchmark AHB2 amplifier in the "Tekton of Amplifiers" category for most innovative solid-state at a cheaper price point than the upgraded Double Impacts ($3000 last I checked).  It sounds very good too, but I still ended up returning it and going with the Art Audio Diavolo SET 300b Copper Ref Tube amplifier at a bit more than double the price because I know what I love to hear and it delivers the goods everytime.
 There may very well be better SETS, but not for me, because I stopped looking. 

I so wish a used one was available at the time I was shopping, they make very affordable and reliable used tube amplifiers.  My last one clocked a decade before I stupidly sold it chasing Omega panel speakers dreams from Analysis Audio of Greece.  
mofojo
517 posts
 
Anybody using a tube based system using 211 tubes with the DIs?
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james_w514
286 posts
 
@jarcopo I liked the AHB2 but not enough to keep it. I was persuaded to take it home as my friend didn't like his and wanted to sell it cheap. No complaints on the performance it just didn't jive with my system. Did you get to try it with Double Impacts?
olesno
66 posts
 
vitop and mac48025, thank you.
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