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Tekton Owners Thread

FWIW, the References are back on sale, along with several other models in a "Pre Black Friday Sale." I'm trying really hard to resist.

http://www.tektondesign.com/r-loreoct.html

minky said:
I've been wanting a pair of Tektons for quite some time and was waiting for used ones within driving distance. Tuesday night, I went to the Tekton blog page to see if they had anything interesting that was ready to ship.

Shazam! The Lore Reference is on sale for $799 (normal price $1000) with $100 shipping. I was in the mood (OK, a drunken stupor!) and I pulled the trigger. BONUS....I got the email today that they have shipped and are supposed to be here Wednesday.

I was totally prepared to wait months for delivery, but it all happened so fast I haven't had a chance to get worked up about it.

I didn't see anyone mention it on this thread, but if you have been thinking about a pair of the Lore Reference, now is the time to act!
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First post here. I took delivery of a pair the Lore Reference in walnut veneer a couple weeks ago. Fit and finish is top notch and they fit well into my midcentury living room. I'm currently powering them with a TPA3116 based amp. My sources include a Technics 1200 with Shure m44-7 cartridge hooked up to a cheap phono pre and an Airport Express--playing mostly lossless files--connected directly to the amp.

Despite the modest source equipment these speakers sound fantastic. I listen to a lot of jazz and the TPA3116 based amp and Lore Reference combo is a surprisingly good combination. Music is clear and lively with good instrument separation. There's a sense of airiness to the music and I've been playing around with speaker position to see how that changes things.

I plan on upgrading/changing components soon. This is my first system that I'm putting together. I'll try and update as I go along, probably asking for opinions and suggestions along the way. I'd been following this thread since the beginning and thought I should share my own experiences since it helped push me toward the purchase of these speakers.
 
Was wondering if people had thoughts on the Brio-R paired with the Lore Reference . I'm a bit worried about introducing noise since I've been reading the Brio-R is not the quietest amp. But I'd like to upgrade my phono stage right now and also would like to try some wattage with the Tektons.

Another option I'm thinking about is the Arcam FMJ A19. I'll probably post this up in one of the other forums, but thought I'd start in this thread to hear some thoughts if you all have any. Thanks in advance.
 
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I have a 1950s jazz CD (obviously remastered) where there was a vibration in the studio when the session was recorded. My wife had me turn down the volume - she was sure something was amiss in the house. The Lore S anyway is pretty revealing & unforgiving of distortion & noise. That said, others can comment on the amps, I have neither.
 
souladdikt said:
Was wondering if people had thoughts on the Brio-R paired with the Lore Reference . I'm a bit worried about introducing noise since I've been reading the Brio-R is not the quietest amp. But I'd like to upgrade my phono stage right now and also would like to try some wattage with the Tektons.

Another option I'm thinking about is the Arcam FMJ A19. I'll probably post this up in one of the other forums, but thought I'd start in this thread to hear some thoughts if you all have any. Thanks in advance.
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Sorry I can't help since I haven't heard those amps. It's nice to hear your happy with your Tektons. It seems most everyone that buys a pair are pleased with them. Please post a picture of yours I'd love to see how they look with wood veneer. :yes:

cubdog
 
Sharp - very sharp. Mine are the grey finish which is nice, uniform & well executed, but nothing like that. Thats a good look.
 
I have a question for all you Tekton guys. Well a question for anyone actually. Since these speakers, to the best of my knowledge, are a relatively simple design and for the most part do not use expensive esoteric drivers, where does their magic come from? They seem to garner almost universal praise. Much more so than their speaker cousins manufactured by ZU. Any thoughts?

cubdog
 
Gnesen said:
Beautiful, but I don't see walnut finish as an option on Tekton's website. Are these by special order?
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Eric and co. will make you a set in pretty much any veneer you want. However, special orders do take a while. I have a pair of Lores in the macassar ebony. That walnut, though, is SWEET!
 
souladdikt said:
Was wondering if people had thoughts on the Brio-R paired with the Lore Reference . I'm a bit worried about introducing noise since I've been reading the Brio-R is not the quietest amp. But I'd like to upgrade my phono stage right now and also would like to try some wattage with the Tektons.

Another option I'm thinking about is the Arcam FMJ A19. I'll probably post this up in one of the other forums, but thought I'd start in this thread to hear some thoughts if you all have any. Thanks in advance.
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I'm driving my Lores with a Creek Evolution 50A, which I believe is very similar to the Arcam FMJ A19. I really like it.

I considered the Rega Brio-R, but opted not to go that route mainly for the reason you stated. The Evo 50A is dead silent. Also, I think the Brio-R is an ugly unit with its cheap, plastic faceplate. My Topping TP60 is better-looking. (The Brio lovers are going to jump all over that comment.:D)
 
PAGS said:
I'm driving my Lores with a Creek Evolution 50A, which I believe is very similar to the Arcam FMJ A19. I really like it.

I considered the Rega Brio-R, but opted not to go that route mainly for the reason you stated. The Evo 50A is dead silent. Also, I think the Brio-R is an ugly unit with its cheap, plastic faceplate. My Topping TP60 is better-looking. (The Brio lovers are going to jump all over that comment.:D)
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The Creek you have is also on my short list, though I'd have to add a phono pre to the equation--the ifi iPhono is at the top of my list if I'm going with a separate phono pre. What type of music are you listening to, PAGS?
 
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Seems like the Lore is so sensitive anything could drive it. For my M Lores I use a little Teac icepowered class d unit. Works just fine. I tried my homebrew TPA3116 but got a little hum. The teac is dead silent. Good luck in your search.
 
souladdikt said:
Was wondering if people had thoughts on the Brio-R paired with the Lore Reference . I'm a bit worried about introducing noise since I've been reading the Brio-R is not the quietest amp. But I'd like to upgrade my phono stage right now and also would like to try some wattage with the Tektons.

Another option I'm thinking about is the Arcam FMJ A19. I'll probably post this up in one of the other forums, but thought I'd start in this thread to hear some thoughts if you all have any. Thanks in advance.
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I used my first Brio-R with my Lore's for a time before I sold it. It should be noted that I sold it only to fund a preamp I had been searching for when it came up for sale, and I did later purchase another Brio-R, but after selling the Lores.

I have a bad habit of as soon as I get a new amp I hook it up to my speakers (mostly high eff designs) and without s source playing I turn the volume knob all the way up and see how quite the noise floor is.

The Brio-R(s) that I have owned had no noise issues. They are super quiet. Even on the Lores. No hiss. Nothing. I would 100% recommend the combo and I don't know that you could do a lot better for a full system under $2K than that combo. The Brio-R and Lores are standouts.

My 2-cents.

- Woody


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