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@lpretiring  Thank you. Makes perfect sense and I understand now. 
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I'm with you @cleeds  I would say it's the antithesis of ubiquitous....perhaps LP was thinking of a different word or definition?@lpretiring  Can you clarify? Thanks. 
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What components does your budget cover? Just the speakers?  
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@evolvist  Now there's the reason why a light grey paint color choice is the leading candidate! : ) 
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@mac48025   Thanks for your favorites "BMW Phoenix Green, a bright metallic M3 color. Not for the faint of heart! The gloss Porsche Gray is very classy looking.....or the BMW Mineral Gray."@vitop  Thanks for your suggestion on " Ferrari color for... 
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@vitop  Good question! As for why the DI SE over the Ulfberth or Mini Ulf I don't have technical reasons. Other than @333jeffery 's feedback on his Ulfs and @teajay 's take on them there isn't much out there and nothing on the 'Minis' or the SEs.T... 
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@charles1dad   Charles, I do not have the specifics. All internals are upgraded (wire, caps, etc.) and he is using different drivers. The cabinet is deeper. I didn't ask since my knowing (at least at this point) wasn't critical to the decision.I b... 
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Since this is a Tekton thread.... : )I've doubled down on the Double Impacts, literally. Placed my order for the Double Impact SE this morning.Eric is suggesting a more interesting (than black) color for the finish. I currently have Soft Grey DIs ... 
Have you ever met another audiogon member in person?
An AudioTinder? : ) 
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Listing your amp and speakers may help members advise. 
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I'm also surprised you were not able to hear differences.In addition to the cabling points already brought up, you may want to add power supply / power conditioning to the mix as well.Have you had an audio buddy or two listen to your two setups? T... 
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@schw06  Great Post!  Thanks for adding your detailed findings to this wonderfully educational thread. I'm happy that you have found something that works so well for you for both 2Ch and HT and is easy for your family to enjoy and use as well. Tha... 
Has anyone ever heard these speakers by Volti Audio?
Have a couple of days on the Rivals. In my system/room I'd have to say that there is great emotional involvement and musicality.Still very early in my time with them. More after a few days. 
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@teajay  As always, thanks so much for sharing your findings here. I see this as a really terrific development and a great option for folks who may be considering a new amplifier to drive the Double Impacts.Good to know that an amp with multiple t... 
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Hi Charles. Thanks. I understand about the logistics and can extrapolate from your findings.Still, I do believe it would be nice and helpful and informative to have had the Coincident gear ahead of the DIs, if only for another combination possibil...