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my own experience with Tekton Design
I’ve owned the DIs since 2019. Someone on the Audiogon Forum suggested the formula for determining the position of the listening chair was to measure from the center of the top driver to the bottom driver and multiply by 3. Big thanks, it really l... 
Anticables Level 5 speaker cables
I am using Level 6 speaker cables and these are a significant improvement over my previous Level 5s. Do keep in mind that Paul/Anticables recommended using the Level 5s for the high/mids cable on a bi-wired speaker. The Level 6s are truly a full-r... 
McCormack Amp Upgrades
The Purple Fuse was a great upgrade.  
McCormack Amp Upgrades
Has anyone done the upgrade to replace the fuse with a circuit breaker switch?  
Power cable from wall socket to power strip
I added a 4AWG/per conductor power cord from the Furutech wall outlet to the PS Audio P20 and another 4AWG power cord from the P20 to the high current Steve McCormack modified DNA-1. The increased amperage was well-appreciated by Tekton Design Dou... 
SET Lovers, what's the one solid state amp you love(d)?
I enjoy the added soundstage and “drive” of the McCormack DNA-1 when my LTA ZOTL40 is rotated. I mainly listen to jazz.   
SMc DNA-1 Power Block Upgrade
JJ, Your comments about the power block upgrade have me salivating. My SMc GT-20+ setup keeps me smiling. Somehow, Steve/Patrick have a product that is musical, detailed, and dynamic. As soon as Patrick has a spot for my amp, the power block upg... 
McCormack dna-1 upgrade or no
My original DNA-1 was purchased in 1994 and gone through 3 upgrades. The only remaining original part is the heat fins. I am considering the power block upgrade because separate power supplies on my LTA preamp and Lumin streamer do make quite a no... 
Considering Towers in the $3000 range
Tekton Double Impacts do well in my system with a variety of music. They sound good at low and high volume levels. The speakers are big…yet, disappear. After owning them since 2018, I feel no need to replace them. They significantly reflect any ch... 
2 Ohm Tekton Pendragons
I am no technical guru in the class of MillerCarbon. Presently, I drive my Tekton Design 4 Ohm Double Impacts with a Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40 Reference+ amplifier. With the ZOTL technology, I believe this amp should be able to drive the 2 Ohm Pend... 
Tekton Design - New IRL Technology - Lifelike, Real, Immersive
I bought the Double Impact Tektons that were at the 2019 Capitol AudioFest and am still happy. Whenever, I make a minor or major change in equipment the speakers reflect, accordingly. As well, Tekton Design was quick to replace  a woofer damaged i... 
The Best Isolation/ Vibration Footers per component - what's your experience?
I am impressed with the CenterStage 2 footers. They have given my system a "total face-lift". The improvement in clarity across the sound spectrum from highs to lows was remarkable. Moreover, they provided increased "oomph" perception because of t... 
LTA ZOTL40 Reference+ Amplifier
t recently purchased the Reference+ and, it functions as advertised for my setup. The clarity, soundstage and dynamics were well above my previous LTA Ultralinear amplifier's capability. The Reference+ has an uncanny combination of detail and musi... 
Your tube preamp and ss amp thread
Running a Linear Tube Audio MZ3 and upgraded SMc Audio DNA-1. I recently added Iconoclast ICs and am replaying my favorites - very impressed and happy! 
Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change?
I added the sBooster to my Lumin U1 Mini and got a big improvement in sound.