Former Tekton owners: What have you moved on to?


I owned the Tekton Lore Reference for about a year and a half and they were great for the price. I ran them with a 50w tube integrated and it was a nice combo. For $750 I had no complaints except perhaps that the paint was cracking on one of the rounded corners. I ended up buying a pair of Gallo CL-2 for an office system on closeout direct from Gallo for $390/pair. After they were broken in I found myself listening to them more than the Tektons after awhile. I was getting addicted to the CDT tweeter.

Based on that experience I ordered the CL-3 refurbished for $650/pair shipped (crazy steal) and they were on a different level than both of the above. Sonically, one defining moment for me was listening to Joni Mitchell, Both Sides Now. (I think the Track was You’re My Thrill. )
During the intro there is a brief flute soli. With the Tektons it sounded like a really nice flute section that was very homogenous sounding and blended. With the Gallos I could hear each individual flute player and their unique tones and vibrato. The bass was also deeper and tighter on the gallos and the imaging was just amazingly holographic and wide and deep.

I know the timing of this is interesting as the Tekton hype train seems to be at full tilt right now with some of his higher models and I am curious to hear them. The 2 things that would give me serious pause and keep me from moving up the Tekton line are 1) the size and aesthetics 2) The very much "in your face" house sound that can get tiring to me.  Just wondering what others have moved on to from Tekton and what they heard that moved them in that direction.
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Showing 3 responses by greg22lz

@stereo5 Why would that be the case? If somebody likes the DI's then you, or anyone else for that matter, who has a different opinion is simply a different opinion. Not a big deal. I like my DI's for many different reasons sonically. I have also changed some of my components to better the sound and these do very well with changes. PC's, IC's SC's, as well as components all make a remarkable difference and are reflected in the sound. I have great bass, great sound staging and separation, very good detail, and wonderful sonics with tubes. I will also be modifying my speakers as well over time. Everybody has different ears and different sensibilities towards sound but the great thing here is the Tekton DI's respond so well to all changes.
Regards,
Greg
@stereo5  You made the comment about pissing off the "Tekton Fanboy" with your post and I responded to it. It wasn't off topic AND you don't even own the DI's, nor have you heard them so what is your point? You had a "Tekton" of some type and you didn't like it? You are trolling with your original post. Your post is is simply Gas Lighting. 
Regards,
Greg
Owning the DI upgraded version, I find that it is not lacking in bass in the least bit. It could be a bit more defined (upgrades will take care of that) and there could be some refinement that @grannyring mentions but all in all the DI's are very responsive, neutral and transparent at every level from top to bottom. Running 55 watts tube amp has more than enough power at any volume. Soundstage and detail are magnificent so I am guessing I would ask what components are not really giving you what you want in your sound?
Regards,
Greg