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by hcl
2021-11-07 08:51
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359468

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Hilarious! Having owned 3677s and 308P mk1s, and currently owning 305P mk1s in a secondary system, not to me. JBL308P mk1 is a seriously musical active speaker - in my system, as enjoyable as Tundra mono and 242 combination. Kalla , spotify, a good preamp ( I tried with Giella Pi and sagatun mono) ...
by hcl
2021-11-06 16:51
Forum: HiFi
Topic: JBL 308P and 708P
Replies: 789
Views: 359468

Re: JBL 308P and 708P

Without going too much off-topic, but connecting a Källa to the analogue input of an Exakt system is going to be inferior Isn't a similar situation with a Källa being connected to JBL308P or JBL708P? Perhaps, with the difference that the JBLs are much more musical than any Exakt system I ever heard...
by hcl
2021-05-02 18:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 586077

Re: Streaming service

PetterS wrote: 2021-04-23 11:29...
I haven't yet compared Qobuz with Genki. But what truly annoys me is how musical the Thorens is, when playing an old jazz record.
Just out of curiosity; What Thorens do you have?
by hcl
2021-01-05 07:51
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Questions of a newby to Lejonklou..
Replies: 47
Views: 52077

Re: Questions of a newby to Lejonklou..

Your reasoning is good. Source first. You've already replaced the poweramp section of the MDSM, and either ADS or KRDS will function the same as a streamer/preamp. (Assuming you have no other sources, the only preamp function you need is the volume control.) Linn's DVC has gone through several gene...
by hcl
2020-07-28 20:04
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What is an adequate replacement for the briks?
Replies: 23
Views: 18432

Re: What is an adequate replacement for the briks?

In my home, my Briks are beaten by: Bozak Symphony speakers (bought for £500 about ten years ago). Significantly more tuneful bass than the Briks. Midrange and treble at least on a par. EV Sentry III speakers (bought for £415 plus £80ish in repair costs). More tuneful midrange and treble. EV Patric...
by hcl
2020-07-28 09:58
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Recording Bass Guitar
Replies: 51
Views: 35053

Re: Recording Bass Guitar

Maybe this (more recent) recording can get your spirit up? https://tidal.com/track/77455984 Recordings done in the 70th was most often cut in the lowest bass to fit in on vinyl, forcing the producers to handle bass differently. Sinse then trends have moved on and the limitations today differes from...
by hcl
2020-07-27 10:32
Forum: Inside
Topic: Mains improvement, after the wall socket
Replies: 30
Views: 28035

Re: Mains improvement, after the wall socket

Having done many similar tries I understand your reaction, but would be careful about the conclusion. Although the separation of the mains may have had the effect of the system being perceived as less musical and it was most probably correct. Please note that I was not there and is merely speculatin...
by hcl
2020-07-27 10:07
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Recording Bass Guitar
Replies: 51
Views: 35053

Re: Recording Bass Guitar

Maybe this (more recent) recording can get your spirit up? https://tidal.com/track/77455984 Recordings done in the 70th was most often cut in the lowest bass to fit in on vinyl, forcing the producers to handle bass differently. Sinse then trends have moved on and the limitations today differes from ...
by hcl
2020-07-27 09:46
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What is an adequate replacement for the briks?
Replies: 23
Views: 18432

Re: What is an adequate replacement for the briks?

In the past days I have experimented a lot with the briks in terms of set-up and bass response. Problem described here: https://www.lejonklou.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5053 . ... Are the NBL an adequate replacement for the briks? I have no serious experience with the NBLs, but lived with Linn I...
by hcl
2020-07-06 21:49
Forum: Inside
Topic: Mains improvement, after the wall socket
Replies: 30
Views: 28035

Re: Mains improvement, after the wall socket

Anyone tested > this < ( German mains power strip )
by hcl
2020-01-10 23:12
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Musical NAS Drives
Replies: 55
Views: 39809

Re: Musical NAS Drives

... A Netgear FS108 switch also killed the music and had to be immediately exchanged to the GS 108T. ... That’s interesting, but possibly also indicative of the randomness of digital. I actually prefer the FS108 I have over a GS108T that I tried instead. The earth connection on the FS108 is connect...
by hcl
2019-12-31 09:18
Forum: HiFi
Topic: HD-Audio Challenge II with Tune Dem?
Replies: 5
Views: 6679

Re: HD-Audio Challenge II with Tune Dem?

Forget everything you think you know about digital audio and listen to what Peter Q is saying in the video below: https://youtu.be/BijKabByrZQ (just skip forward when he is not talking!) You cannot use tune dem to distinguis between 16/44 and 24/96. Why should 24/96 give more soundstage and details...
by hcl
2019-12-14 15:20
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Tune Dem of Headphones
Replies: 168
Views: 202393

Re: Tune Dem of Headphones

Bose NC 700 ... I hope you will like them. I am sort of addicted to my pair ever since we moved into the city centre of Uppsala. Thanks! I’m not really used to listening to music on headphones (previously mainly at the computer and for referencing when mixing, but it is a real relief to use noise c...
by hcl
2019-12-11 21:39
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Tune Dem of Headphones
Replies: 168
Views: 202393

Re: Tune Dem of Headphones

The old type with the 1/8" plug and without the DAC in the lightning connector sounds the best of the Apple varieties. I haven't heard the new Pro variety. I mostly use Bose NC 700 headphones. Noise canceling is fantastic and the mics give outstanding quality on conversations in noisy surroundings....
by hcl
2019-08-05 20:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is aktiv operation best in all respects (same quality amp)?
Replies: 88
Views: 88124

Re: Re:

teatime wrote: 2019-07-22 17:00... I have no idea how HCL manages to move it with sub-mm precison. As you said, that's hard to see. And do.
Years of practice :-) and a well defined way of checking the position.
by hcl
2019-06-24 20:40
Forum: HAKAI
Topic: GIGAPORT HD/HD+
Replies: 127
Views: 132076

Re: GIGAPORT HD/HD+

I can confirm that high-res recordings have much better potential to sound good than the CD-format. This is based on tests done with both pro-recording equipment as well as on bought high-res music files. When doing my own recordings I have found that, with the equipment I have tested the higher the...
by hcl
2019-06-09 08:44
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is aktiv operation best in all respects (same quality amp)?
Replies: 88
Views: 88124

Re:

Spec sheet says they go down to 65Hz Aktiv but only 72Hz passive? Yes, these are probably right. But I presume it's the -3dB figure, which shows where they begin to roll off. The aktiv 109's roll off steeply in the lowest bass, where for instance Ninka will be more flat and let you hear more of tha...
by hcl
2019-05-05 07:35
Forum: Inside
Topic: Linn T-Kable worth the upgrade
Replies: 46
Views: 39322

Re: Linn T-Kable worth the upgrade

I am not a big fan of the newer Mogami T.Kable and find its predecessor more musical. You can still buy the grey T.Kable as the Akito arm cable, it also comes with the newer Linn aluminum DIN plug for the bottom of the arm. I would say it would be more musical than the Majik cable, although I haven...
by hcl
2019-04-22 20:27
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Power cords
Replies: 205
Views: 261741

Re: Power cords

Opening up the power cable thread again. I am putting together a new recording rig and need three short power cables for that. What would you recommend now(?) or maybe someone have a bunch of good cables that they do not need anymore?
by hcl
2019-04-20 09:50
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: hcl (@Rocred Records)
Replies: 8
Views: 20857

Re: hcl (@Rocred Records)

Anyway; One of the benefits with vinyl (apart of the listening experience) is the large album sleeves and the additional experience that brings. In a try to offer something similar to that the Acoustic Project String Ensemble - Studio Live album comes with a large sized PDF (36x18 cm in 100 % view) ...
by hcl
2019-04-20 09:34
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: hcl (@Rocred Records)
Replies: 8
Views: 20857

Re: hcl (@Rocred Records)

... I don't suppose there is any chance of the reviewed album showing up on vinyl? ... FYI - about vinyl releases on the Rocred-label; Although a very different genre the Selsius album is released on vinyl (as well as on all streaming sites, but no physical CD release), so we have some experience w...
by hcl
2019-04-19 19:16
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: hcl (@Rocred Records)
Replies: 8
Views: 20857

Re: hcl (@Rocred Records)

Thanks for your support! Making vinyl is rather expensive and I fail to see how that would benefit the music. The album is mixed to sound the way it sounds (on a really good streamer such as the top Linn streamers), not how it would sound after it has gone through the process of being pressed to vin...
by hcl
2019-04-19 18:53
Forum: Inside
Topic: Determining optimum solder temperature
Replies: 7
Views: 9747

Re: Determining optimum solder temperature

It looks quite ok, but a bit low on solder. Add some (maybe) 30% more than you done to the joints in the pictures. When applying solder and heating after, pay attention to what happens to the solder. There will be a point when the solder suddenly breaks into more free floating. That is when to stop ...
by hcl
2019-04-18 09:42
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: hcl (@Rocred Records)
Replies: 8
Views: 20857

Re: hcl (@Rocred Records)

We are often asked "If the album is any good?" and to answer such a question with some credibility is difficult without any objective references, so external reviews are very important. As an independent actor on a crowded market it is however not that easy to get past the initial gate even being co...
by hcl
2019-04-15 06:36
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Does your turntable lack features?
Replies: 3
Views: 5204

Re: Does your turntable lack features?

Does ”BSL” in ”Linear BSL Motor” stand for ”Bullshit Logic”?