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Tekton vs. Salk Sound?
These two companies seem like big bang-for-your-buck type companies. I'm looking at Tekton and also the Song3 and Salk Silk Tower but concerned about room configurations, especially with the big woofer on the Song3. 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
@waltersalas thank you for following up with me, it's appreciated! If I may, what other components do you have in your chain and approx. how big is your room and distance from tweet to listening position? Close to the back-wall are they placed?The... 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
@waltersalas  What other speakers have you had and how do they compare? What would you say your listening preferences are?@vitop What are the mini-Ulfs? I can't see them on the website? Have your speakers arrived? How did the DIs compare to the ot... 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
I would greatly appreciate if only the folks who have listened to these speakers comment please. 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
Thanks for everyone's feedback and suggestions. I had emailed Tekton about a week ago about some product information and still have not heard back. Customer service is pretty important to me especially if I can't buy locally... 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
Located in Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta (I travel often). 
Schiit Ragnarok Problems (Low QA)
In my opinion, non of that is acceptable. Email them about starting a warranty claim, they're pretty good about getting things fixed. 
Primaluna Diaglogue Premium Preamp Owners
The DuRoch caps are the SCR from Solen in the dialogue premium preamp? Which caps did you replace with the Jensens? They seem much bigger than the stock Mundorf EVO silver/gold caps. 
Integrated amp recommendation for B&W 805 D3 (Peachtree, Parasound, Hegel, Schiit?)
I would suggest the Hegel H160 at minimum. It's a much better amp and B&Ws need power. 
Primaluna Diaglogue Premium Preamp Owners
Thanks for everyone's feedback.I have not been a fan of the stock tubes mated to my XA30.5 power amp. The highs are a bit shrill for my liking so I've ordered some 60's Mullards to replace all 6. I don't know what PrimaLuna uses as stock tubes sin... 
Mullard cv4003 & 12au7 Blackburn
In the event someone comes along looking for 13D5 info, I asked Brent from Brent Jessee Recordings about this and his thorough, gracious answer was:"The 13D5 is one of the best British 12AU7 tubes ever made. It was designed from the ground up to ... 
Mullard cv4003 & 12au7 Blackburn
It's no problem honestly. I bought these knowing full well that I might not even like them! Such as it goes in this hobby. I figure with a reptuation like Andy if I got to sell them at least people can know it wasn't from some random person. I'm n... 
Mullard cv4003 & 12au7 Blackburn
@lowrider57 I actually forgot all about it haha. Guess it doesn't matter now. The price was way less than Upscale Audio's $110USD CV4003 and I'm sure 60's Blackburn Mullards were quality.Mixing tubes sounds like a good way to go. Thanks gents! 
Mullard cv4003 & 12au7 Blackburn
I'm using the Primaluna Dialogue Premium preamp.This only has 4/6 gain tubes so I should of stopped there. But I asked him what he thought if the cathode followers were worthwhile to change out. He didn't know what the Primaluna stock brand tubes ... 
Mullard cv4003 & 12au7 Blackburn
Because of this thread I called Andy and my order got a little out of hand!I found him straight to the point and his reputation is that he can be very trusted. After chatting with him and asking opinions and such, this seems to be the case. Also f...