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| Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short Upgraded SMc DNA-1 amplifier to G20 Ultra+. The last upgrade in 2014 was a strong improvement. The G20 Ultra upgrade delivered an amplifier that way exceeded my expectations. My Double Impact speakers are doing a happy dance! | |
| McCormack DNA-1 problems I just upgraded my DNA-1 to the G20+ Ultra. This upgrade is highly recommended. My previous upgrade was in 2014. I went to this present upgrade level because the original circuit board from 1994 had failed. Talking about making lemonade...this las... | |
| Better digital front end for my DAC Like the response about the Lumin U1 Mini...it is very good and especially with the Leedh Processing volume control. | |
| Preamp suggestions, yes again I upgraded from the Linear Tube Audio (LTA) MZ2 to the MZ3 and it was quite an improvement. Based upon recommended NOS tubes from Brent Jessee, the MZ3 provides tonality that really fits my requirements. The MZ3 drives either a tube LTA Ultralinea... | |
| Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC? I use the LUMIN U1 Mini with a PS Audio DS DAC and am very happy with that combination. Additionally, all LUMIN streamers can be updated through firmware to use the LEEDH Processing algorithm which results in an even better volume control. Moreove... | |
| Review: Linear Tube Audio (LTA) "Ultralinear" Amplifier Per conversation with Mark I upgraded the tubes in the MZ3 and UL. Brent Jessee gave me recommendations labeled as "good" and "best". Based upon my desired sound preferences, the sound coming from my Tekton Double Impacts with the "good" tubes is ... | |
| ... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY? DIY using Furutech interconnect connectors and Mogami cable. Power cables are 8 awg with Furutech power connectors. Speaker cables are 4 awg with Furutech spades. | |
| LTA micro zotl preamp I recently upgraded from the MZ2 to MZ3 and there were many considerable improvements. I did not go with the MicroZOTL because my system is digital and did not require all the inputs on the MicroZOTL. I'm using the MZ3/Ultralinear combination and ... | |
| So many drivers.....better sound or just more sound? Miller Carbon...I enjoy your logical comments. Always let your ears determine your preferences. I went from listening to electrostatic speakers for 20 years to Tekton Double Impacts. The switch in speakers was driven by what I heard and not Eric's... | |
| Focal Aria 948, Revel F208, Tekton Double Impact I’ve owned the Tekton DIs for over 2 years and listen to them at least 3 to 4 hours, daily. I enjoy various genres of music from orchestral to jazz on the DIs. These speakers are limited only by the associated components. My 20 wpc tube amplifier ... | |
| Audio Troy Capital Audio Fest the good, the bad and the ugly! My wife and I spent the majority of our time listening to the Sanders Sound System Model 10 and the Tekton Design Moab speakers. Both rooms featured lively sound that was affordable and emotionally binding. The LTA rooms were visited several times... | |
| ... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY? DIY No Snake Oil Resolution Series (10AWG, teflon wrapped copper and damping material). | |
| Upgrade SMc DNA-1 With A Plitron Transformer Hifiman5Thanks for the suggestion. Pat/Mod Squad and I have had several discussion on the Plitron. From my research, the Plitron transformer is a good improvement in different amplifiers. My DNA-1 was upgraded to the Gold + some Platinum options i... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts I am using a Linear Tube Audio preamp (MZ2) and amplifier (Ultralinear) to feed my DIs. I am highly satisfied with the result. In particular, the detail, dynamics, tonal balance and soundstage seem natural. | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Just giving kudos to whoever suggested setting up the Double Impacts so the alignment of the speaker cones crossed about 1 foot in front of the listening position. So far I have owned the DIs for over a year and have no plans to replace them. The ... |