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by nmakowsk
2023-08-18 17:04
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More About Powering a System
Replies: 77
Views: 45405

Re: More About Powering a System

Hi all, I use a stock cablepro eight socket powerstrip with a Lejonklou power cable as the mains cable going into it. I have connected and tried almost every combination of plugging my gear into it to decide what sounds most musical. The results are very close to what the forum and Fredrik have foun...
by nmakowsk
2023-07-17 20:37
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Charlie1's System
Replies: 766
Views: 474529

Re: Charlie1's System

Hi Charlie1, have you tried the combo of the Isobariks and Tundra mono 2.2s? I think before when you had the briks you might have been using Naim amps still. You did used to mention your fondness for the driver used both in Kans and Briks maybe the B109. Just wondering if maybe you sold those briks ...
by nmakowsk
2023-06-23 21:23
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Slipsik 8
Replies: 104
Views: 45853

Re: Slipsik 8

Well I finally encountered the rare issue that Fredrik mentioned and printed proper startup procedures for the Slipsik 8. I had disconnected the system power strip (cablepro) before an electrical storm came through and when I reconnected it I didn't think anything of it. I was playing some LPs that ...
by nmakowsk
2023-04-03 17:08
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Lejonklou Gaio
Replies: 97
Views: 123020

Re: Lejonklou Gaio

My first Lejonklou product comparison was between Kinki 3 and Slipsik 5.0. While the Kinki 3 was a great value, the Slipsik really elevated the performance of the LP12 to a quite high level. I bought the Slipsik 5.0 to pair with my then newer Magik LP12. Maybe the new Lejonklou direction is going to...
by nmakowsk
2023-03-29 17:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Adikt upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 3739

Re: Adikt upgrade

Hi Mike, the synergy between the Adikt cart and the Slipsik is really something. I am sure it would sound good sitting on the floor next to your rack. Give it a shot before giving up on the adikt.
by nmakowsk
2023-03-29 16:23
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Adikt upgrade
Replies: 7
Views: 3739

Re: Adikt upgrade

Mike, which phono stage are you using and have you investigated a Slipsik to pair with Adikt? I bought the bullet and upgraded from Slipsik 7.1 to Slipsik 8 and there is no question that that Slipsik 8 is a better trimmed amplifier and allows finer small details to be resolved. When Fredrik announce...
by nmakowsk
2023-02-10 19:13
Forum: Källa
Topic: Källa in the media
Replies: 45
Views: 17970

Re: Källa in the media

Do we know if the reviewer Alex bought the demo unit Kalla? With this much praise pouring out in the review it sounds like he's not willing to give it up. Thats usually how I feel about my Lejonklou products too so just curious. I made the mistake of borrowing the Slipsik 8.0 for comparison and I wa...
by nmakowsk
2023-01-18 22:04
Forum: HiFi
Topic: GRADO HEADPONE EXTENSION CABLE
Replies: 13
Views: 2846

Re: GRADO HEADPONE EXTENSION CABLE

Thanks for reviewing that extension cable from Grado u252agz. I have been using Grado SR 125e connected to my Giella Pi and have been feeling a bit foolish sitting on the floor next to the equipment rack due to the short length. My next thought was going to be to try the extension cable from Grado a...
by nmakowsk
2022-08-23 16:54
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Charlie1's System
Replies: 766
Views: 474529

Re: Charlie1's System

Hi Charlie1, Have you considered using the 3 bar tweeters (Ninka) in the Isobariks to replace the Hiquophons? I had the ones replaced at Overture Audio in my 1986 DMS pair after blowing an original tweeter. At the time the tweeters were about $75 per unit to buy but they may be discontinued now from...
by nmakowsk
2022-08-09 15:41
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Giella ∏ headphone amplifier
Replies: 69
Views: 54752

Re: Giella ∏ headphone amplifier

I still have my Kikkin 2.2 because its such as great preamp value that I feel that there might be some use in the future. Currently, the Giella Pi is in use as my pre amp now. When I tried to do comparisons in the beginning I gave up due to having to get the volume levels similar between knob and LE...
by nmakowsk
2022-03-18 17:48
Forum: Music
Topic: Playlist
Replies: 817
Views: 670949

Re: Playlist

This is such an amazing record! Make sure you have the UK Kitchenware pressing of this one. Cost me $55 to buy and import a near mint copy from the UK so I went right for that and didn't bother with the USA pressings. The album was retitled and of course likely mastered from an inferior tape copy. T...
by nmakowsk
2022-02-08 17:03
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 646
Views: 532898

Re: Hermanns System

Thanks Tony. Despite all the enthusiasm, I do see a small drop of melancholy. As I already described, it is incredibly difficult to hear quietly and move me permanently at the limit of the Tundra stereo. So it's time for the Tundra monos. There's a lot to say about R/2 and Ekstatik and I think you ...
by nmakowsk
2021-05-07 20:48
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139324

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Hi Tony, sorry to poke fun at your power amp. There wasn't anything in the clips that made it sound off because of the amp but now that you have the Sagatun I was simply guessing at your next move. Atleast try a pair of monos some day and let us know your thoughts. What brand of amp is that anyways?...
by nmakowsk
2021-05-07 15:29
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139324

Re: Tony Tune-age System

oh I might as well post my impression about the clips. They both sound very good but what I paid attention to how the guitar riff reverb notes seemed more attention grabbing on clip one. In clip two, they sounded more buried in the mix and didn't catch my attention. This is clear proof that there is...
by nmakowsk
2021-05-07 15:20
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 513
Views: 1139324

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Its interesting how close your Isobariks are together compared to mine at the corners of the room. They sound great Tony and cool song! When I originally placed mine about the same distance apart as yours I had zero bass. I mean weak anemic not even there bass. It really points to getting the setup ...
by nmakowsk
2021-03-23 17:30
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Giella versus other preamps (split from "Kikkin 2.2 stopped playing")
Replies: 26
Views: 16827

Re: Giella versus other preamps

I am lucky enough to live 30 minutes drive from Overture Audio so I can pop over easily and bring the LP12 in for torque tune ups rather easily by the LP12 whisperer. He only let me borrow the Giella for two days so I didn't have very much time with it. In that amount of time I could tell that the G...
by nmakowsk
2021-03-19 16:11
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Giella versus other preamps (split from "Kikkin 2.2 stopped playing")
Replies: 26
Views: 16827

Giella versus other preamps (split from "Kikkin 2.2 stopped playing")

well folks my story has changed. Although I originally said that the lack of remote was an issue with Giella and that I didn't want to get up and move a volume knob. Well I brought the Kikkin 2.2 into Overture Audio and compared it against Tom's Giella with its sky blue diamond. We played some Jethr...
by nmakowsk
2021-01-04 21:53
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Kikkin 2.2. stopped playing (resolved)
Replies: 14
Views: 20301

Re: Kikkin 2.2. stopped playing (resolved)

Fredrik, might I suggest you print a Kikkin 3.0 sticker and include it with the Giella with an explanation that it also includes a headphone output as part of the design! True, but no remote, I'm looking for the Kikkin 3.0, not the 2.5. I agree with the issue being that there is no remote control o...
by nmakowsk
2020-12-30 16:14
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Kikkin 2.2. stopped playing (resolved)
Replies: 14
Views: 20301

Re: Kikkin 2.2. stopped playing (resolved)

Hi Willem kuis, after reading Fredrik sending out a reminder about a Kairn unit and its reversed outputs it reminded me that the Kikkin also features this reversed output. I have been floored by the performance of this small box for years now and I just wanted to make sure you are also connecting yo...
by nmakowsk
2020-12-15 20:51
Forum: Inside
Topic: Ekos SE/1 cueing
Replies: 9
Views: 8745

Re: Ekos SE/1 cueing

The pic I posted in this is the same exact arm as the LP12 bits link for sale. I just posted the pic in case it was sold and the link would subsequently be taken down. The description says it was manufactured November 2020 so it must be quite new. Mine was made in early June probably. I wonder if To...
by nmakowsk
2020-12-15 19:48
Forum: Inside
Topic: Ekos SE/1 cueing
Replies: 9
Views: 8745

Re: Ekos SE/1 cueing

Hi Matteo, I have seen this information before although the Krane is new. Nothing that I can see about a change to the cueing lever. According to the LP12 bits site , some folks might call it a Que lever...
by nmakowsk
2020-12-15 19:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Best Sondek/turntable picture.
Replies: 100
Views: 50394

Re: Best Sondek/turntable picture.

LP12.JPG I wanted to get into the game too. This Harban Movingui plinth shows bands of gold striping that move as you look at different angles. Then there are areas of dark wood which contrast well to the areas that are lighter in color. I traded up from a Tom graded B+ Harban Mayan Rosewood to thi...
by nmakowsk
2020-12-15 16:44
Forum: Inside
Topic: Ekos SE/1 cueing
Replies: 9
Views: 8745

Ekos SE/1 cueing

Hello, I just noticed something about my EKOS SE/1 that I had installed at Overture Audio last June. The color of the cueing lever is black and this one I see on LP12bits.com is silver in color. Does anyone know anything about this being a new change? Of course I am wondering if there is any differe...
by nmakowsk
2020-11-13 15:36
Forum: HiFi
Topic: upgrade path
Replies: 156
Views: 73187

Re: upgrade path

"Either high efficiency speakers or medium efficiency sealed box speakers. Not low efficiency slimline ported speakers." In my experience the decibels of sensitivity spec has no relation to how musical or tuneful a speaker will sound. Correct me if I am wrong but decibels is a simple measure of loud...
by nmakowsk
2020-11-13 01:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7076
Views: 4739390

Re: Playground for practical listening exercices

I made an error in my above post after looking at my blown tweeter at home which I hope to repair voice coil one day. Its made for Linn by HIQUPHON, model D20-LP-1. These later model drivers have the circles around the front. So the early ones were made by scanspeak and deamed inferior by Linn proba...