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by Peter Lanky
2024-11-23 13:02
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Tundra Mono 3
Replies: 199
Views: 634454

Re: Tundra Mono 3

I have been away from the forum for some time, as my system has suited me fine since I upgraded my speakers 5 years ago. However, the possibility of upgrading my pair of Tundra Mono 2.2 to Tundra 3 is...
by Peter Lanky
2022-04-14 19:57
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New Linn Launch 2022
Replies: 102
Views: 44091

Re: New Linn Launch 2022

I received the email about this today, and I'm not interested having only just acquired a Klimax DS earlier this year. However what interests me is what will be the difference between a new £30K box a...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 20:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 642011

Re: Streaming service

I have a love/hate relationship with Spotify. I appreciate its engagement and musicality, otoh I miss some sound quality which Qobuz provides. So I am deeply disappointed with Spotify's decision not ...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 13:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 642011

Re: Streaming service

On a side note, and to disprove your theory, I’m very much in late middle age, having turned 60 last year. What I have found with Källa is that I’m listening to whole albums again, rather than jumpin...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 10:27
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 642011

Re: Streaming service

Despite me starting the thread, it has moved on over time, but I've just come back to have a quick look at it. I'm surprised that people say they like the offering from Spotify. I am coming to the end...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 10:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: XLR to RCA cables or adaptors?
Replies: 37
Views: 15347

Re: XLR to RCA cables or adaptors?

Just to drift slightly off topic, but what was the original purpose of having the two different types of connector anyway? It seems the jury is out on which is best, so I would have thought that over ...
by Peter Lanky
2022-01-01 13:24
Forum: Inside
Topic: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)
Replies: 8
Views: 10091

Re: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)

Returning to the original question, how can it be possible that what was originally 8 bad sectors has now reduced to 4? On the backup front, I also keep a copy of my ripped music directory on my PC. I...
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-24 00:10
Forum: Inside
Topic: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)
Replies: 8
Views: 10091

Re: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)

Donald wrote: 2021-12-23 21:33 How old are the 2 x WD Red 3gb HDD and were they Registered with WD?
They're out of warranty.
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-23 20:01
Forum: Inside
Topic: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)
Replies: 8
Views: 10091

NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)

Every so often I take a shufti at my NAS, which is QNAP TS253A with 2 x WD Red 3gb HDD using Raid 1. For about 6 months I have been getting messages saying for one of the disks "Warning [Disk S.M.A.R....
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-22 10:39
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Radio Paradise getting better?
Replies: 16
Views: 8442

Re: Radio Paradise getting better?

I use the following url's for Radio Paradise on Tunein with no issues. They need to be entered manually on the Tunein app as opposed to the website, and these url's also provide limited tag informatio...
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-14 19:26
Forum: For Sale
Topic: SOLD - Linn Klimax Renew DSM/E
Replies: 0
Views: 9223

SOLD - Linn Klimax Renew DSM/E

The Linn Klimax Renew DSM/E is derived from a Linn Klimax DSM/1, also known as the 2014 derivative, which at the time was Linn's flagship music streamer combined with pre-amplifier. This is the most u...
by Peter Lanky
2021-11-22 20:42
Forum: Källa
Topic: Källa overview
Replies: 68
Views: 70269

Re: Källa overview

I think I still want to bide my time until android is fully onboard, not there would be much chance of securing a Källa in these early days anyway.
by Peter Lanky
2021-11-22 20:25
Forum: Källa
Topic: Källa overview
Replies: 68
Views: 70269

Re: Källa overview

I keep reading these posts and I'm still not certain. I have concluded that Källa is intended to play 'paid for' streamed services and not for ripped music stored on a NAS. If this is the case it woul...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-20 19:35
Forum: Källa
Topic: Källa As A Streamer
Replies: 72
Views: 63173

Re: Källa As A Streamer

I've only just started reading this topic and had a very quick glance through the posts. 'Streaming is the future' is a statement made. It may well appeal for those starting their music collection or ...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-20 08:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

From my point of view, I don't want anything from Apple in the house, so the Källa will have to wait for now. .......maybe then you will not get the thrill of the best sounding device :-( Matt But I ...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-20 08:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

From my point of view, I don't want anything from Apple in the house, so the Källa will have to wait for now.
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-19 14:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

From what I have read, if there is an Organik upgrade for old style DS units, that it will be quite some time off. In addition to a KDS/3 I will also be considering older models for upgrade to Katalys...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-19 08:59
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

Having taken in the comments here, I contacted Linn who confirmed that with my set up, I only require a KDS and not a KDSM, so I have posted a request for a KDS/3 in black on the wanted board. However...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-19 08:56
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted KDS/3 Katalyst in Black NOW FOUND
Replies: 2
Views: 2935

Wanted KDS/3 Katalyst in Black NOW FOUND

Must be 'mint'. UK Only.
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-18 13:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

I prefer the DSM over the DS mainly for the convenience of having a single box. If I increase my box count, then I would need to get a different rack and add to the cost. At present I use the KRDSM/E ...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-18 08:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

Taking into account that to go the Källa route, I would have to buy a unit, of which there are very few available at the moment, and also buy one or two Sagatuns, of which I have not seen a s/h one fo...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-18 08:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

So why does it have to be Apple? This is the bit I don't get.
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-17 23:28
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

I have read everything on here about Källa and this is where my understanding fails, because I just can't work out what it does. It seems to me that the source files are held on some Apple device, whi...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-17 21:44
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Re: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

Yes, I regularly take a look, and note that there is a silver one on, but my preference is black.
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-17 20:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 13143

Streamer to compare with KDSM/2

I have been using a Klimax Renew DSM/E for some time now, and have been keeping an eye out during this time for a Full KDSM/2 if I happen to see one at the right price for me (which usually depends on...