That's perfectly ok, you can (of course) use any method of evaluation that you prefer, but this forum is created with one purpose only; to provide a platform for quality audio discussion based on the tune-method of evaluation . Respect that one singe single rule please. Well, I won't be posting her...

To determine what appears to be interesting, I listen to other people's comments. If people comment a product with subjective descriptions of sound or HiFi jargon only, my interest is not aroused. If someone says it performs well when evaluated with the Tune Method, I get excited. Now, as you have ...

I believe it's difficult to get comment on the Origin Live and other motor options in this forum, as nobody seems to have heard them. Lots of comments elsewhere about blacker blacks, increased imaging etc - all of which gives me the impression that it's nothing but a downgrade... Your "impression" ...

You said, "This it not in any way up to discussion". Yet, the name of this thread was changed to invite debate. So exactly what are you avoiding, only the con side of the debate? An admin said earlier "In my opinion, the Tune Method is the closest we can get to an objective way of evaluating the per...

Hi ThomasOK, You said, "Pointing out your feelings on the Akurate CD vs. others is even less sensible as you state that "Yes, the Akurate was better, but not enough considering the extra cost." You agree that the Akurate is better you just don't find the level of improvement to be worth the price di...

Ceilidh, et all ... As I stated, I'm out of my element here, and I simply refuse to use the tunedem method for evaluation. I'm to old and experienced to make this sort of "rule" change. Just to be clear, this is the method I use: 1) I take a set of disks with me that I'm very comfortable, that I hav...

You're correct, I may have (well I did) over-reacted, just that your so called tunedem method hit a nerve, and it still seems very Linn'sh and even to some extent, cult'sh, when it's claimed to be the "only" method used here for evaluation. Although musicality and tonality are different attributes, ...

This is very surprising, Spitfire. Either you have been listening to a broken Akurate CD or you are not using the Tune Method when comparing. CD or HDCD, the Ikemi is so far below Unidisk 1.1 and Akurate CD that it's really no debate. No debate? I've been in this hobby for 25 years, owned equipment...

Well, I have decided that the Akurate is not the player for me. :? With CD, it's a very good player, highly musical, but despite what has been written, its tonality remains a far stretch from the fluid, more organic sound of the CD12. In terms of tonality, the Akurate is far closer to the Ikemi, sha...

And as with HIFI, sound is the morst important :mrgreen: LOL, which audiophile would argue with that logic? My problem with evaluating both Linn amps & speakers is that I have yet to hear one device - without the other. If I was to hazard a guess, I think the amps are the weaker link. In the Majik ...

This is not a Linn based board, but what differs this forum from many others is that all participants are required to use the tune-method when they discuss performance.

LOL, I will try my darnest to fit in, in a flat earth sort of way. 8)

Spitfire

Hi ThomasOK, Well, today I decided to visit my local linn dealer in order to pick up the now fully broken-in Akurate for my home demo. However, unkown to me, the Linn rep. had arrived to prepare the rooms for demo's tonight, and over the weekend, so he required the Akurate on site. No big deal, whil...

Hi Ceilidh, I do recall watching a doc. on the X-1 and they made reference to the browning bullet, however I have never been to that particular museum. I forgot about the P47 Thunderbolt, I remember when I was younger and 'into' making WWII model aircraft, I built the "Jug" and it seemed so far out ...

lejonklou, thanks for clearing that up for me, my problem was that I always associated the Linn Transport with the thin tray. And, my skin is relatively thick, so even a hostile (which your post are far from being) reply won't bother me. And, I am not trying to be politically corrent, but I like mos...

Perhaps i'm confused, did the original Karik with the big drawer have a metal tray? I found an old picture ... http://cgi.ebay.com/linn-karik-cd-player_W0QQitemZ120175982012QQihZ002QQcategoryZ3272QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem#ebayphotohosting Also, where can I read some info on the Klimax DS...

Hi lejonklou, I thought the original Karik used an OEM transport, the one I used had a plastic tray - not the metal version. I always wondered if the Ikemi / Karik would make for a superior transport with non-Linn DACs. So many people raved about the Pioneer Stable Platter (which I've heard), or Tea...

Hi Ceilidh, Thanks for your kind words. I have always had an interest in WWII fighters, and for some reason, the Spitfire in particular. Anyways, the Akurate is brand new, I'm letting it breakin before I make a decision. I have owned a few Linn players over the years, although I have auditioned many...

I have done many in-house auditions of the following players throughout the years - within a non-Linn system. I divide the players in two catagories, depending on the transport. The late Karil III, Ikemi, Uni1.1, CD12 and Akurate all use the Linn Transport while the early Kariks, Genki UniSC and Maj...