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Maggies to Tekton?

Hey Audiogon-ers.  I've only posted a few times, as I mostly enjoy reading the threads and comments.  I've been a 20+ year Maggie owner, and I currently have the 1.7s in my "new" (post divorce) house.  I'm a big Maggie fan, but lately I've been craving something different...something with oomph and excitement - a dynamic speaker that will get my mojo going on jazz and modern rock.  The Tekton line-up piques my interest, especially the affordable models - Mini Lore  and Lore Ref.  I mean, damn, for under a grand I can take the plunge.  Plus, they have a  60 day return policy!  My amp is the McIntosh MA 252, and I have a Sony HAP player for digital and Music Hall 'table for LPs. My questions:  For the extra money, is the Tekton Lore Reference the way to go?  Is there another affordable, high efficiency brand that I should consider?  Is there anyone out there who has gone from Maggie to another (dynamic) brand and hasn't regretted the move?  Thanks! 
jrod68

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jetter
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Tekton has been around a long while, and take what I say with a grain of salt as I have never heard a pair, just have read a lot about them here.

It seems to me that Tekton really took off as particularly special after introduction of the DI’s. If I was going to buy into the brand it would be at least that level, probably the Encores.

I am only not interested in them because of their large size for the room they would go in. Not worried sound wise, but it would overwhelm that particular room aesthetically.  Not just the Tekton, any brand speaker of that size.
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