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Are Tekton speakers voiced for Tekton amplifiers?
Do you mean Tektron Amps? They are out of Italy. Tekton is based in Utah and makes speakers. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Everybody Has A Plan Until They Get Punched In The Mouth - Charlie Hunter 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact
@sbayne Scott, if you would like more information on Cube Audio and the Nenuphar speakers feel free to connect on that thread or via direct message.You are absolutely right. Tekton’s Double Impact and Cube Audio’s Nenuphar are very different in ap... 
Chain of command
DAC can be headless, but will need to have some streaming features. Look for those that have a respectable App. Control will be via Bluetooth or WiFi or both. Thumb drive into the DAC. Phone for App control. 
Chain of command
Sisyphus' punishment...WAIT...not to roll the boulder up the hill...BUT down the hill.No, I probably can't hear any difference between the two. That's not the point 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
May be yes or may be no...As compared to $46,500 for a pair of 5 inch Field-Coil Drivers...and...$23,000 for the cabinets... : )* ~ June 2009 pricing. 
Cube Audio Nenuphar Single Driver Speaker (10 inch) TQWT Enclosure
Dawid Grzyb // HiFi Knights addresses this head-on in his review:http://hifiknights.com/reviews/speakers/cube-audio-nenuphar/The Cube Audio Nenuphar speakers list for USD $14,900 shipped via Refined Audio, Forest Park, IL (Chicago). Jon Ver Halen ... 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact
 You obviously prefer the Cube Audio but can you give us a little more [insight]?@sbayne  I'll respond later today. 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact
@sbayne The Cube Audio Nenuphars list for USD $14,900 including shipping via Refined Audio, Forest Park, IL (Chicago). Link is for pricing across Cube Audio’s offerings:https://refinedaudio.com/collections/cube-audio 
Whats playing on your system today?
Paganini - Sarasate  ---  Yehudi Menuhin 
PSA: Be Careful Dealing With Uptone Audio
@thyname  I understand your position. I don't disagree with it. I've been in the same place and at about this point in time, the questions I ask myself are: Is it worth it? Is it my role? How am I letting it affect me? Etc. Etc. 
PSA: Be Careful Dealing With Uptone Audio
@thyname Regarding your preceding post, I believe it is in bad form and may also violate Forum rules to "out" the name and location of a member. Unless you have his permission to do so. Do you?It’s good to have both sides of the story. In this cas... 
Vandersteen 2ce Signature vs Tekton Double Impact
+1 for @charles1dad 's excellent post and perspective.The following (when described as such by multiple owners) is an immediate disqualifier and results in a 'crossed-off my list' speaker:Which [fatiguing] is something a Vandy speaker never does.T... 
Innuos - New Re-Clocker
@spookyfoot  Thanks for sharing your impressions. Great outcome!!! 
PSA: Be Careful Dealing With Uptone Audio
Great post @mikey8811  You nailed it, including the counter example of TWL's exemplary service as a reference point.