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Wilson Audio Duette 2's vs Tekton Ulf's

Help...I am going crazy reading the Tekton DI forum.  And now there are comments regarding the Ulf.  I have a pair of Wilson Audio Duette 2's.  I have two Triad Silver in wall Subwoofers to complement the bass from the Duette 2's.  My integrated tube amp is Raven Audio Reflection MK2 with 58wpc.  That combination has been absolutely awesome for me in a room that is 30'wide x 40' long.  Yes, I know not the perfect listening room but the music that comes out of my system sounds like a concert hall.  In addition, I have a Lumin A-1 DAC / Music Streamer and a Synology hard drive for music storage.  I love my system.  This is strictly 2- channel as I have a separate dedicated theater room also.  

Originally, for fun I was going to buy the Tekton DI and just compare them to the Duette 2's.  I figured I would compare the two speakers and sell the ones that I did not like as much.  Yes, they are two totally different speakers.  Then, the Ulf's came out and Eric said they blow the doors off of the DI's.  Naturally, I am interested in the Ulf's.  However, in this situation, I would need to sell my Duette 2's before ordering the Ulf's.  Am I crazy?  I am comparing the Duette's that cost $23k vs a Tekton Mini or Ulf at $7.5k to 12k.  

I live in the Phoenix area.  If there are any audiophiles out here that would not mind listening to my current system and telling me what you think I would love to hear your comments.  It is very hard for me to give an objective opinion on my system.  Like I said I love it....but like all of us, if there is a way to improve it we do it.  I just don't know if the Tekton Ulf's are an upgrade over my Wilson's.
willgolf

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willgolf OP
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Mofo....Yes I know it is strange to compare The Duette 2's to ULF.  I know I love the Duette 2's and the sound absolutely fills the room with the power of my Raven Amp.  
I wish I could hear the Ulf's even if it was on You Tube.  I too have listened to hundreds of speakers at audio stores and I even attended the Newport Audio show.  I agree that what sounds great in those settings does not mean it will sound great in your own environment.  I have no desire to order Tektons Ulf's or for that matter the DI and then try to ship 400 lbs. of speakers back.  I would even fly to Utah but Eric has told me his operation is not set up for listening.  I look forward to any and all input from people who can provide me their insight on my dilemma
willgolf OP
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Kenny
Perfect feedback.  That helps.  I would love to have your friends independent view when he can.  Thanks.
willgolf OP
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As the starter of this thread, it is interesting to read all of your diverse thoughts.  I have made a decision and I am going to list my Wilson's for sale on Thursday.  I truly love them and they are in perfect condition but my room is massive and I need a full size speaker.  A friend of mine is going to lend me his Legacy Aeris system for a week with my Raven Amp.  If I like them I may go that route.  If not, I will also consider the Mini Ulf's or look for a good pair of used Magico's, or something else.  I would fly to Utah to hear the Ulf's before committing to Tekton.  It is to early for used Paradigm Persona 9H's to be available.  I am not a fan of B&W, mid price range Sonus Fabers, and my spouse would not accept the look of KEF.  The Aeris just might work because the speakers must be placed within 6 inches of the rear wall and with the Wavelet correction system it should help.  $20k is my top end.   I have been told the Aeris will blow away my Wilson's so it will be fun to compare the two.  
willgolf OP
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Vitop
i went in another direction.  Because I had no opportunity to listen to the Tekton ulf,  I did go listen to sonus faber.  I compared the sonus faber to the Wilson Alexia.  For me the Sonus Faber Amati Tradition sounded better than the Alexia's.  I purchased them.  Unfortunately for me the person who was buying my Duette 2's backed out after I arranged the shipping. Needless to say I was upset.  I would not have spent the $32k on the Sonus Fabers had I known that.  My music now is a big step up.  I did talk to teajay and he is reviewing the ulf's now.  He basically said no speaker compares to it. 
I just could not wait for either the ulf or legacy aeris.  
willgolf OP
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Thx Kenny.. I already have 60 hours of listening and I can tell you the sound is like being in a perfect theater hall.  Even though the accoustics are awful in my room, these speakers provide a warm and open soundstage.  They can rock and they can lay back.  I listen to all kinds of music so I will not be fatigued listening like I would with Magico, as an example.  
Vitop ----yah, I get the money difference between the Aeris and the SF and the Ulf's.  It was one of those decisions where I made a little money in the stock market and said why not.
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