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LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago?
And that's even for vintage records. A good cleaning and they sound terrific, even if 50 years old.   
LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago?
I have found that they sound much better now than they did in the 70s and 80s. That's because I have better equipment to listen. A good turntable and cartridge makes a huge difference!  Especially compared to what I had in college.  
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
I say 3-5 weeks because I want them to break in, of course. But if you wanted an early preview and help me carry these mugs in the house, that's cool too! 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
Guys, I talked to Eric Alexander today. I'm getting close to placing an order. Couple things- if we choose a standard color, we can get them in a few days. Like, blue, red, black, gray, etc. I could order tomorrow and they ship this week. - I can ... 
Is it possible to buy a decent tube amplifier in the $2000-3000 range?
There is a Primaluna Dialogue Premium Integrated in the classifieds right now for $2700.  That would be a great tube preamp for you to consider.     
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
Hi, guys.  It's been a couple of weeks, and I'm thinking it might be time to place an order.  Several have expressed interest, so we could be having a cool listening session in 3 to 5 weeks, depending on lead time.  I haven't called Eric yet, but ... 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
Minnetonka, southwest close to Chanhassen.  Where are you? 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
Thanks, K!  I will keep this thread active.  Assuming that I go forward, I will purchase a set, and will get them set up so they are well broken in before we start.  I'm thinking that David's suggestion is a good one to buy an upgraded set in a pl... 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
@bullitt5094 thanks for sharing that.  I noticed in another thread that you also had B&Ws.  I have 803N.  I know the 804s have less bass response than the 803s, based on number of drivers and the bigger cabinet.  Other than that, what differen... 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Doh.  Electrons!  Darn auto-correct. 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
Thanks for the good karma!  I do have one person so far who's interested.  I'm not in a rush, so hopefully some others will find us, and we'll plan something in a few weeks. 
Tekton Impact Monitors
Hmm, interesting. I thought the changes in drivers was not limited to the Electerns. Do I misunderstand? 
Tekton Preview / Audition in Minneapolis
@david_ten sorry I missed your reply.  I wanted to edit the other thread but couldn't so I deleted it.  Then, I saw part of your response in an email notification.  Can you reply here? 
Tekton Impact Monitors
What is with the different tweeters?  I've been reading a lot about Tekton, and one thing I keep reading is that he's changing the product "on the fly".  How can you know what you're buying if the product keeps changing?Also, I know everyone hates... 
Tekton Electon/DI compares to what?
Or, others?  Terpstation?  lpretiring?  Is Eric updating the design on the fly?