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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
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cal3713
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@charles1dad  & @grey9hound 

Let me third the desire to hear a shoot-out between the: 

Rogue Audio ST 100.
Line Magnetic 508ia.
Aric Audio KT 88.
& Coincident Frankenstein MK II 

At some point I'll probably try to put two of these amps (I already have the Franks) up with the Coincident PREs and the DIs and try to find the best pairing.  Unfortunately won't be for a year or so, so it might lose relevancy... but the thread's legs certainly are strong. 

- Chris
david_ten
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@seikosha   Thanks for the Quicksilver mid mono recommendation. I have seen Quicksilver listings, but have never heard them personally. Can you PM me with your impressions? I don't want to go off track here in the DI thread. Thanks.

@sbayne   Vinnie Rossi products have always been of interest. I did hear his LIO paired with Harbeth. His modular all in ones are a great way to go and keep things very simple in terms of components, cabling, etc. Something I should keep in mind, just like the TDAI 2170.

@mac48025  Thanks for the offer on your Decware amp. I have been open to Steve's products for some time now, but some of the feedback here and the findings that other amps are 'better' pairings with the DIs give me pause. I like what he does and what he offers at his asking prices.

As you know based on our discussions, Aric's KT120 is a leading choice for me as well. It will be great hearing your take on his work once it's in your system.
david_ten
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@evolvist  Thanks for the updates on the 'mini' Ulfs. Looks like a great outcome for you, other than the wait you've had to deal with. I'm sure you will be satisfied with the DIs. It will also give you some time to work out synergy and pairings and perhaps even some new component evaluations before the minis are back in play for you.
vitop
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Evolvist --

That's great! You need some speakers so I think that was a good route to go.
david_ten
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@kdude66  Kenny, great to hear you will have your new amp in your system in a few days. And thank you for your thoughts on tube type choices.

One reason for my holding off on a quick decision on an amp was to get your opinion on it, in addition to @teajay  's. So far, Terry's recommendations and findings have been repeated by a number of folks here so I doubt this time will be different. : )

And yes, make that YES, I'm very happy with my current setup. Having another flavor is nice, but not critical.

I'm mainly looking downstream and temporally in preparation for having a second system set up.

I've also been really, really enjoying the Volti Audio Rivals and that factors in vis a vis a future amp choice.
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