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by Peter Lanky
2022-04-14 19:57
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New Linn Launch 2022
Replies: 102
Views: 34784

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 and and upgraded older version? Will every upgrade result in the same product and will it be a DSM or...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 20:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 586052

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 to launch Spotify lossless. It simply doesn't make sense for me to be offered compressed music files...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 13:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 586052

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 jumping around single tracks as I starting doing with digital media. I was thinking more along the lines o...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 10:27
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 586052

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 of a Spotify Premium trial, and find the sound quality to be quite mediocre compared with my own mu...
by Peter Lanky
2022-02-10 10:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: XLR to RCA cables or adaptors?
Replies: 37
Views: 12320

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 time, one of them would have disappeared so as to standardise everything.
by Peter Lanky
2022-01-01 13:24
Forum: Inside
Topic: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)
Replies: 8
Views: 8655

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. It's only just over 300GB (for approx 850 albums) so not encroaching too much on my PC disk space.
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-24 00:10
Forum: Inside
Topic: NAS Hard Drive 'problems' (maybe)
Replies: 8
Views: 8655

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: 8655

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.T.] Host: Disk 1 Complete Test result: Fatal or unknown error." At the time, a check of disk health ...
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-22 10:39
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Radio Paradise getting better?
Replies: 16
Views: 7259

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 information, namely the name of the track played and the artist. I can then play this either via Kazoo or Bubb...
by Peter Lanky
2021-12-14 19:26
Forum: For Sale
Topic: SOLD - Linn Klimax Renew DSM/E
Replies: 0
Views: 4339

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 up to date version of the Klimax Renew DSM range with 'Exact Links' as well as the RCA and XLR Output...
by Peter Lanky
2021-11-22 20:42
Forum: Källa
Topic: Källa overview
Replies: 68
Views: 44727

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: 44727

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 would be of little use to me as things stand at present.
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-20 19:35
Forum: Källa
Topic: Källa As A Streamer
Replies: 72
Views: 37536

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 only have a few hard copies of albums, but for somebody who has been collecting music for 50 years, ...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-20 08:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 10202

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 don't know that for certain at the moment do I, and it's not exactly easy to have a listening test w...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-20 08:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 10202

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: 10202

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 Katalyst, which I believe costs £3850, though having seen that 2 KDS/3 units sold on Ebay last month for ar...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-19 08:59
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 10202

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, the request for alternatives has not changed from where we left off.
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-19 08:56
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Wanted KDS/3 Katalyst in Black NOW FOUND
Replies: 2
Views: 2398

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: 10202

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 as the only source, using unbalanced Linn Silver cables, and I am not likely to ever have further so...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-18 08:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 10202

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 for ages, and a device from the 'rotten fruit' company, I don't think this is a viable option at this ...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-18 08:13
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 10202

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: 10202

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, which immediately gives me negative vibes (I despise everything to do with that company with a passion)...
by Peter Lanky
2021-10-17 21:44
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streamer to compare with KDSM/2
Replies: 31
Views: 10202

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: 10202

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 level of wine consumption). However as time progresses, there are always going to be new innovation...
by Peter Lanky
2020-12-02 17:58
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 586052

Re: Streaming service

To update. I have just started a trial of Qobuz and after only 2 days I'm very disappointed. Many of the artists I search for are not there, even more so then Tidal, and also many have a very limited selection of albums. I also find the search facility limited. If I want to look for progressive rock...