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by Hermann
2025-06-01 08:31
Forum: Källa
Topic: Spotify settings for best musical performance
Replies: 105
Views: 172918

Re: Spotify settings for best musical performance

Since version 18.5, Spotify has offered two updates. Both updates weren't installed within seconds as before; instead, after several minutes of downloading, the iPad had to be restarted to complete th...
by Hermann
2025-05-31 10:18
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

I certainly agree, version 1.8 opens up deeper paths into the music. The difference in the clips is clear and corresponds to my experience. With the upgrade, the journey through music begins anew.
by Hermann
2025-04-30 14:39
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Speaker Cable and IC Recommendations
Replies: 53
Views: 24208

Re: Speaker Cable and IC Recommendations

Years ago, I tried many variations of solid cables and rejected them all. Single, insulated, and twisted wires also offered no advantage. At the time, I also used antenna cables or their shielding to ...
by Hermann
2025-04-25 15:18
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

They are the Linn Keilidh. Keilidh.jpg The last examples with only one power strip brought a certain improvement, but two power strips are much better in the right constellation! I'm not sure why I di...
by Hermann
2025-04-24 16:46
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

For devices with double-insulated plugs (Euro plugs), selecting the correct phase is only possible by ear. Alien and Switch use these types. Since there are only four options, it's quite easy to find ...
by Hermann
2025-04-24 14:52
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

Correct, the examples were recorded with that setup. If Alien and the Switch are powered from a separate power strip, this occasionally creates a very strange effect. The overall sound image shifts sl...
by Hermann
2025-04-24 12:44
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

Thanks for your opinions. Admittedly, it's difficult to tell the two apart. I personally prefer C, the Friwo power supply. I'm still testing the correct order. What I find more interesting, however, i...
by Hermann
2025-04-22 10:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

Thanks everyone for the assessment, and I agree A is better and the original Netgear power supply. The recordings were taken using different sockets for the Alien/Switch and Boazu/LinnDS. And since no...
by Hermann
2025-04-20 09:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Playground for practical listening exercises
Replies: 7654
Views: 6142108

Re: Playground for practical listening exercises

The optimization of the small system is making progress. Original Netgear GS 108T power supply replaced with Friwo FW7405M/12. Because of the different connection, I swapped the Friwo plug for one fro...
by Hermann
2025-04-15 11:20
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended network components
Replies: 605
Views: 454502

Re: Recommended network components

The Amplify HDs exhibited similar behavior, but not the Aliens. Some questions a) Is band steering enabled? b) Is channel selection in the -> Router Configuration -> Advanced -> set to automatic? If s...
by Hermann
2025-04-10 13:41
Forum: Källa
Topic: Latest iPadOS / iOS
Replies: 15
Views: 19855

Re: Latest iPadOS / iOS

Installed the update and noticed no loss in sound quality. There have been a few Spotify updates recently. I haven't noticed any changes in the sound either. Has anyone tested the iPad mini 7 as contr...
by Hermann
2025-03-30 06:28
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Tony Tune-age System
Replies: 536
Views: 1339607

Re: Tony Tune-age System

Hey Tony, now it's happened to you too. The upgrades are truly impressive and allow a deeper insight into our listening pleasures. I often find myself listening attentively, as the music offers many n...
by Hermann
2025-03-30 06:28
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 663
Views: 763314

Re: Hermanns System

Thanks Tony. Yes, I enjoy every day and am often amazed by the connections within music. It's like a journey through different regions that you hadn't previously perceived in this way.
by Hermann
2025-03-30 06:18
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: BruceP’s Odyssey
Replies: 13
Views: 115690

Re: BruceP’s Odyssey

Hello Bruce, thanks for your comments. Very interesting story. Is the Majik DS/1 still playing in your system? It's a surprisingly good streamer that plays with a lot of energy in our small system and...
by Hermann
2025-03-29 09:15
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 663
Views: 763314

Re: Hermanns System

I agree in every respect, tokenbrit. The SK demonstrates excellent sonic and musical characteristics. When I mention presentation, it has a lot to do with the Isobarik. It's a loudspeaker with an almo...
by Hermann
2025-03-27 19:15
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 663
Views: 763314

Re: Hermanns System

Thanks for the hint, tokenbrit. I had neglected to mention the overall impression of both Pre (SK & SMs V1.7), as we were more familiar with the SMs V1.7. Obviously, the "getting used to" enjoying a d...
by Hermann
2025-03-27 17:26
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 663
Views: 763314

Re: Hermanns System

Once the SMs V1.8 was warmed up and broken in, there were no more questions. The SK wasn't their favorite, but rather the SMs V1.7. Considering the price, the SK is simply a great preamp and is pretty...
by Hermann
2025-03-27 12:39
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: Hermanns System
Replies: 663
Views: 763314

Re: Hermanns System

Netzwerkdiagram.jpg At this point an overview of the optimized digital area The Sagatun Monos have been upgraded to V1.8 now. Marco from Hexagon Audio was kind enough to send me a SuperKikkin while I...
by Hermann
2025-03-27 10:17
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Boazu 2
Replies: 83
Views: 52290

Re: Boazu 2

I still owe some examples of Boazu 2 in my little system. Examples of Boazu 2 integrated into the larger system can be found further up in this thread. So comparisons are possible... The small system ...
by Hermann
2025-03-20 13:18
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Lets talk about Rega
Replies: 26
Views: 20575

Re: Lets talk about Rega

Very good sounding examples. Thanks for sharing. I like the 2nd example the best. Do I understand that correctly? All the electronics and the pickup are from Rega?
by Hermann
2025-03-19 07:21
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Boazu 2
Replies: 83
Views: 52290

Re: Boazu 2

Nice reports about an extraordinary integrated amplifier. Many thanks for sharing. Thank you guys. It was not easy for me to return the Boazu 2, but my priority is the main system, specifically an upg...
by Hermann
2025-03-08 15:54
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Lets talk about Rega
Replies: 26
Views: 20575

Re: Lets talk about Rega

Last year my daughter asked me to choose a record player for her. The choice was not difficult as my Linn dealer had a used Rega P3 with a simple MM system, also Rega, on offer. At first he played wit...
by Hermann
2025-03-08 15:40
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Sagatun and Sagatun Mono
Replies: 337
Views: 355080

Re: Sagatun and Sagatun Mono

Thanks for the warm well wishes, Pete. It is entirely possible that you pay a certain price for your lifestyle as you get older. In my case, possibly due to my initial manual work, which ended a littl...
by Hermann
2025-03-08 09:59
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Sagatun and Sagatun Mono
Replies: 337
Views: 355080

Re: Sagatun and Sagatun Mono

Thank you very much, Fredrik. It's good to know that the upgrade will remain.
by Hermann
2025-03-07 23:31
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Sagatun and Sagatun Mono
Replies: 337
Views: 355080

Re: Sagatun and Sagatun Mono

Thank you very much for all the get well wishes. The video is really very uplifting, Beck. I know, Tom, that you are now feeling well again, but it is still a good example of what the medical professi...