david_ten

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Tekton Double Impacts
@corelli  It is surprising how many speaker options exist that pair well with a 3.5W amp, so the search is taking a fair amount of time... I have barely scratched the surface. 
Horns: Why don't they image well?
Here is Steve Guttenberg on "Here’s why horn speakers sound better than other types"JBL and Klipsch fans, rejoice. From his Audiophiliac YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txRsNmMGWZo 
Whats playing on your system today?
Dominant Curve - Brooklyn Rider 
Whats playing on your system today?
Terry Riley: Requiem for Adam - Kronos Quartet / Terry Riley 
Power Cord suggestion please
Triode Wire Labs+1  >  @jethro1964 's post above. 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
Let's leave budgetary considerations out of the discussion. All options are welcome. 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
I'll get the Preamplifier list going with an audio friend's recommendation that I consider Dave Slagle's Emia Remote Autoformer. 
DAC plus Preamp or DAC-Preamp or DAC-Volume Control ?
I had asked a similar question on mattnshilp’s ’Absolute top tier DAC for standard res redbook CD’ thread. Responses are copied below, since they apply. I also did not want to take Matt’s thread off-course.Thanks to all whose responses are copied ... 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
Report back if you, do speak with him. Even if you don't get all of your questions / issues answered/resolved I'm sure you will have an engaging and productive conversation. He's great over the phone. 
Kinki Studio EX-M1 200wpc Integrated Amplifier
@mikicasellas   Reach out to Mike Powell directly. He'll be able to address your questions. I've found him to be very helpful over the phone. 
Tekton Double Impacts
The Found Music 2A3 amps went into service yesterday, driving the Tekton DI SEs. This is an amp that was specifically built for a speaker with an 8 Ohm impedance (6 to 9 Ohm range). As you all know, the SEs are rated 4 Ohm impedance. These amps st... 
Help me choose a speaker match for my Line Magnetic 805ia tube amp under $10K
There are a number of members who are driving Tekton speakers with lower watt amps. I myself did so with the Pass XA30.8 and soon will try a 2A3 amp.I know of two other SE owners who are using 10 and 8 watt amps to great satisfaction. There are ot... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Terence Blanchard - Live 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
@lancelock  That's fantastic. Nothing like immediate gratification and validation. You are lucky you are located close to CAF and LTA, etc. 
Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K)
@lancelock  Congratulations. : )