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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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dracule1
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"I’m not personally familiar with the Hashimoto but it has the reputation for being a very good output transformer."

I own Hashimoto OPTs and interstage transformers.  The OPTs are double C-core and are designed by former Sansui transformer engineer with over 50+ years of experience. Hashimoto doesn't believe in using silver or nickel in their transformers as they feel these metals do not sound natural.  Only copper and Japanese steel are used. Hashimoto has  excellent reputation and is on par with the best Japanese transformer manufacturers.
dracule1
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Charles1dad, you're welcome.  Hashimotos are relatively affordable compared to other ultra highend transformers and have sound that is competitive with any out there.
dracule1
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Kenny, I bought my Hashimoto transformers for a custom amp project that can use both KT line of output tubes or 300B tubes in push pull parallel configuration.  I also have Hashimoto interstage transformers so I wouldn't need coupling caps in my custom amp.

dracule1
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Can anyone explain how the DI produces such great sound with those multiple tweeters right next to each other?  I would think all the phase and interference problems would be audible. 
dracule1
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Kenny, I plan on having the DI for home audition.  I just made a major purchase of another pair of speakers, so it won't be until later in the summer. BTW, without going into details about your mod to the DI, did you make further upgrade with better parts over the manufacturers upgrade or did you actually make changes in the crossover points?
dracule1
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Kenny, I figured you selected better parts to suit your preference.   If I get my hands on DI, I would entertain installing Duelund caps and resistors and scatter wound inductors.  
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