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DIY Pass Labs First Watt F5 amp impressions
Whitestix,Are you still liking the sound and can you tell us any particularsKenny. 
Tekton Double Impact & Comb Filtering
Sean,So if you asked your friend about the DI's already knowing pertinent details as I've mentioned why are you wasting our time with this nonsense.Have you actually listened to these speakers or are you just trying to convince yourself they are n... 
Tekton Double Impact & Comb Filtering
Sean,There is some confusion in how the DI's are configured related to crossover points and the "unusual" driver configuration maybe this will help give a better understanding.Even though these are tweeter transducers the six of them that form the... 
Tekton Double Impact & Comb Filtering
The crossover point for the 6 outer tweeters is very low at 480hz and the center tweeter is 10k to 30k playing as a super tweeter.No combing effect that I have measured or heard on my pair,Actually they are the best measuring speaker that I've own... 
“Invest” in Tekton?
Bill,I wasn't doubting anybody's credibility I have googled around the web and couldn't find any measurements on any of Tekton speakers and I'm just primarily curious which model is being talked about.As you probably know the DI's is the only Tekt... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Wig,Not sure if there is a sound difference between 845 or 805 tubes? I would say from from my experience from either owning or listening to both of these big transmitter tubes they are more alike having several sonic qualities than being dissimil... 
“Invest” in Tekton?
One speaker was put on the meter and graphed out, forgetting which model and it basically performed average at best.The posters even went further stating the reason we as consumers havent seen anything on the Double Impact is it would most likely ... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Grannyring,Very well said,+1 on all of your statements.I tell lots of newer people in our hobby that a great system is put together with a set of priorities in mind and at the end of the day we listen to a system as a whole and not the individual ... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Charles,Granny Ring,I listen at the same levels that you guys do with the occasional louder listening session but usually not for very long.I also have found as my system has gotten better and better it's much more resolving,engaging and has bette... 
Tekton Double Impacts
middle of nowhere,Congrats on your purchase of DI's,Let us know how you like them after you get some time on them.I quess you can pwr them with a receiver,But I have tried lots of other gear with them and you will be just fine.Luckily I didn't wan... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Bill,Thank You for the info,the military surplus stuff looks like it would work just fine in most applications.Dynamat is the only one that I have ever used on driver baskets and inside chassis of components.Kenny. 
B&W Nautilus 802 bass removal
Probably has a gasket or some sealer that is stuck to the woofer housing and the wood.You will have to carefully pry the woofer loose from the cabanit with a rigid piece of plastic or wrap some kind of tape around a flat screwdriver blade and be c... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Grannyring,I would now call your speakers the "Billcendos" 😁😁.Can you provide a link to the soundcoat product that you used.Kenny. 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Hello all,Bill are you considering the 508ia for your system,If you get one let us know how you like it.Wig,thank you for all the good info on the 508ia,I'm glad to hear that you are enjoying it.Charles,As I’ve often written, there’s no substitute... 
Amp for Acoustic Zen Crescendo 2 ?
Charles,I could see this and the Linear Tube Audio ZOTL 40 as both being terrific yet distinctly different in their sonic presentation. Yes I fully agree,I have heard the LM 508ia driving B&W 802 D speakers and I thought it was good.Out of all...