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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
treebeard1
148 posts
 
@david_ten I have already picked my color in the event it ever happens.  There is a post on the Tekton FB page of a DI in a color called spanish tile.  The nicest I have seen yet.  Not sure if it is an automotive color or an upcharge color, but here's a pic:  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10208069651727928&set=p.10208069651727928&type=3
evolvist
167 posts
 
I'm getting my mini-Ulfs in white and installing colored lights in the ceilings when I get the speakers set in place. The lights will shine on the speakers. 

That way, in the dark, I can have any color speakers I want! 
klh007
615 posts
 
Bill, You are spot on about no buzz about the Lyngdorf TDAI-2170? The reviews are exceptional, RoomPerfect is top shelf, and the Direct Digital amp topology works great, takes HDMI in, integrated amps are "in" currently, why no love for the 2170? I hope the dealer in CO brings one to RMAF. It's exciting to hear about SE versions, and I'm really looking forward to teajay's Ulf review. 
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james_w514
286 posts
 
I ran the TDAI-2170 as a secondary amp from 2015-2016. It’s greatest strength was bringing quality bass out of every speaker big or small. It was successful being paired with everything from PSB T3’s to B&W 803 D3’s. The results with standmount speakers was very impressive. It should be pretty interesting with Double Impacts. I replaced it with a Devialet D-Premier but the room perfect was (and still is) missed.

http://img.canuckaudiomart.com/uploads/large/1192358-lyngdorf-tdai2170-integrated-amp.jpg
brotw
103 posts
 
David, Computer room correction with Live Dirac has been a revelation in my system. I am excited to try room correction with tube amplification. W4S ST-500 mkii class D didn't work our for me, but I would have much prefered room corrected class D to the uncorrected Parasound. I don't doubt the Lyngdorf sounds good to you. Room correction is a powerful tool.

Charles, thanks for all your commentary.  I finally pulled the trigger on a used Raven Blackhawk. The LM508ia demo helped me understand your sonic descriptions of  "fleshed out" and "meat on the bones". Had there not been a used deal available I may have stepped up to the 48 watt SET or the Pass XA 30.8. The money saved will allow for GIK treatments and some better cable.

Has anyone here with tube amps tried room correction? Does it hurt more than help a well treated room? Maybe tone, timbre and presence is sacrificed for imaging, focus and clarity. I've read that room treatments before attempting calibration provide much better results than correcting a bad room to start with.



 
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