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by barend
2010-01-29 13:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Does LINN do pure dsd?
Replies: 0
Views: 3178

Does LINN do pure dsd?

Got a Unidisk 1.1 and a new Kisto.
Now I recently tried out an Onkyo PR-SC885 processor as well as a Marantz AV-8003, and noticed that none allows the "double bass" feature as the Kisto does.
This copies the bass that's being fed to the normal speakers to the sub.
Anyone?
by barend
2010-01-29 13:38
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Kisto parts
Replies: 0
Views: 3117

Kisto parts

Got a defective :( Kisto , willing to sell in parts as required.
Top board is dead because of fluid leaking through the cabinet slits.
by barend
2010-01-29 13:35
Forum: Wanted
Topic: Chakra C4200
Replies: 0
Views: 3324

Chakra C4200

Looking for a C4200 single ended, black or white.
by barend
2008-03-21 16:23
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Sound quality Akurate Kontrol
Replies: 4
Views: 8565

Sound quality Akurate Kontrol

Hi all,
I want to replace my Kisto with an Akurate Kontrol processor.
The Kisto sounds fine, but is bulky, gets hot and the fan is annoying.
Besides, I never used the video switching.
But- will this be a setback for sacd and cd sound?
Anyone?
Thanks
Barend
by barend
2008-01-11 16:12
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Sound difference Unidisk
Replies: 4
Views: 7315

Sound difference Unidisk

Hi all,
Anyone with an opinion on the sonar difference between the Unidisk 1.1 and the Akurate CDP ?
' :)
by barend
2007-12-15 12:02
Forum: Inside
Topic: What's a good speaker connector? / Is silver a bad idea?
Replies: 30
Views: 38899

Bananas

My favorites are the hollow ones: http://www.lenexpo-electronics.com/1-PAIR-OF-ATLONA-HIGH-END-SPEAKER-BANANA-PLUGS-p-16215.html I have also seen them on Ebay UK and Germany by different suppliers. They have 2 set screws; agree soldering them through would be best but I'm too lazy for that... :oops:...
by barend
2007-12-15 11:45
Forum: Inside
Topic: Chakra Aktiv Cards removed- gain adjusting still works
Replies: 2
Views: 6279

Chakra Aktiv Cards removed- gain adjusting still works

This really puzzles me... The Chakra C4200 and C3200 amps (now Akurate), have rotatable gain switches on the back. When I look at the Aktiv boards, I see an array of resistors selected by a switch IC. Still, after using the amps with no Cards, there's still a degree of gain steps discernible. I wond...
by barend
2007-12-15 11:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Tune dem
Replies: 148
Views: 167933

Glad

Hi all, Glad the term TUNE DEM was invented, my wife used to ask why I was fiddling with the speakers AGAIN, now I can smartlly reply "I'm performing Tune Dem". :wink: That said, I feel repositioning speakers can make a sudden and unexpected difference. The 3K units in my Akurates have a very wide d...
by barend
2007-12-15 09:53
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Artikulats - are they good or bad?
Replies: 7
Views: 11168

Hi Barend! :mrgreen: I've used many big speakers in small rooms (much smaller than yours) and it's NO issue at all! I hear "to big speakers for this small room" all the time. Where is that comming from? Headphones can produce deep bass can't they 8) You're right, my subs produce 25Hz in my listenin...
by barend
2007-12-14 16:21
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Artikulats - are they good or bad?
Replies: 7
Views: 11168

Artikulates

I've heard 350As in both a 2-channel and 5.1 setup. In both applications they are simply stunning. None of the exaggerated bass that others have reported. They are stunningly revealing and a poor recording, or poor source/control, will be highlighted. Never heard the Artikulates, but they would cer...