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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@jjss49 
Which Spatial?
Would love to hear your thoughts when you have them and given them some play time.
Abnerjack.

Due to room design and constraints all of my speakers have to be a fair distance from side and back walls.
This has usually hurt box speakers but really works well for Maggie’s and even more so for the Spatial.
About 5 ft from back wall, 4.5ftfrom side walls and 9 ft apart from each other. Imaging is simply stunning. The Maggie’s were really good in here but the Spatial OB took it to another level.
Jrod68
Yes the Spatial Audio msrp. Is a little high but.....
They usually have some specials on their site and even listed here in Audiogon at very good prices.
That is how I got my pair, definitely nowhere near msrp!
I replaced my Maggie's with Spatial Audio M3 Triode Masters.
These are OB design and I have no interest in looking at a change of speakers again.

Plenty of options besides Tekton out there.
Good luck.