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by rock&roll
2014-02-16 15:16
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Harbeth speakers and Linn
Replies: 5
Views: 9847

I've also tried various Harbeth speakers including C7-S3 and SHL5. Generally they sound ok, but not very musical. I don't know why - but everything plays too slow. The music just plays but does nothin...
by rock&roll
2011-09-04 11:20
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New IsobariK speaker?
Replies: 83
Views: 96288

hcl, Aktiv Bass MIsos are large step from passive. This is the reason, that most retailers have demo MIsos partially Aktiv. As Majik DS-I and Majik-I can accommodate Aktiv cards it's a lot easier to u...
by rock&roll
2011-08-29 23:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New IsobariK speaker?
Replies: 83
Views: 96288

Interesting! It seems there are opinions both ways with alot more positive reports for MIsos driven partly or fully active. Today I organized two demos of partialy Aktiv MIsos. Both customers liked t...
by rock&roll
2011-08-27 22:48
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New IsobariK speaker?
Replies: 83
Views: 96288

It might be a setup issue, but I've heard MIsos both in our room and clients rooms. I have pair with Aktiv Bass and second Fully Aktiv. IMHO new Isobariks are marvelous. I've tried them with Majik and...
by rock&roll
2011-08-21 14:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Naim merge with Focal
Replies: 4
Views: 8003

Company that makes one of the most un-musical speakers in the world buys Naim? Surprise of a season.
by rock&roll
2011-03-30 21:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New IsobariK speaker?
Replies: 83
Views: 96288

The last Linn product that used woofers in Isobarik configuration was Melodik Aktiv Bass reinforcement loudspeaker.
by rock&roll
2011-03-18 09:57
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Dynamik in Radikal and Uphorik
Replies: 68
Views: 75006

Charlie1 wrote:You timed your purchase just right there R&R.
And that power supply would make such a difference between Klimax and Akurate Radikal units that I've heard. :)
by rock&roll
2011-03-18 01:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Dynamik in Radikal and Uphorik
Replies: 68
Views: 75006

Quite odd this delay between the Klimax Radikal getting the new PSU and Akurate Radikal. Linn confirmed November last year, so why take 4 months to introduce it into the Akurate? Do you think they wa...
by rock&roll
2010-11-23 21:36
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Lejonklou vs exotic
Replies: 35
Views: 48290

AFAIK you can't buy Dynamik for original Exotik anymore. It however can be upgraded with Dynamik if it's the Exotik +DA version. If you will buy the "+DA" upgrade for your preamplifiler it will come w...
by rock&roll
2010-11-15 22:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

I think that the maple Komris with silver pods are one of the most beautiful speakers in the world. Maybe their WAF isn't as high as graphite SF Amatis, but I don't like the "sliced wood" effect like ...
by rock&roll
2010-11-15 10:17
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

The downside would be if the casework change caused these units to increase in price radikally :wink: as it did on the Akurate power amps - especially if there isn't a significant musical benefit. I ...
by rock&roll
2010-11-14 20:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

Apparently there are two hundred high gloss colors available for the new Linn Akurate speakers. But it would make sense to see how they look in person, before actually making a choice :!: There are c...
by rock&roll
2010-11-13 19:46
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

Re: kds

The KDS did receive an upgrade with the Dynamik, and for some Cara was considered better. I have seen walnut 242, they look good, but its all personal taste. The new stands are an improvement as well...
by rock&roll
2010-11-03 22:00
Forum: HiFi
Topic: A Green Issue
Replies: 14
Views: 15814

Are we going to see this solutions future in Lejonklou products? Preamplifiler maybe, with more than one input, and power amp? :?:
by rock&roll
2010-11-03 20:29
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Slipsik 5
Replies: 23
Views: 34459

Sound great with Adikt. I don't remember I had so much fun listening to MM cartridge. And that's only with the 'Majik' Sondek. Great! :D Next week I'll be setting up new demo LP12 with Jelco SA-250ST ...
by rock&roll
2010-11-03 09:14
Forum: HiFi
Topic: A Green Issue
Replies: 14
Views: 15814

donuk wrote:Regular upgrades are not Green....
They are... because retailers could send previous versions of SMPS to Glasgow for recycling.
by rock&roll
2010-10-31 22:32
Forum: Me and My system
Topic: LP12
Replies: 11
Views: 16415

From Majik LP12 I would upgrade to Trampolin 2 or buy Trampolin to replace solid board that comes with MLP12 on start. Then save to Radikal MCU, then replace the arm (as it's not possible to use Akito...
by rock&roll
2010-10-31 15:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

Here's the photo. I'm not any good in taking photos, so forgive me the picture quality. http://www.hornet.webhost.pl/linki/newakurate.jpg First level - LP12/Project 9cc/Adikt/SB/Majik PSU and LP12/Aki...
by rock&roll
2010-10-30 18:18
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

After hours of hard work, moving boxes, installing new stands and connecting the whole system, finally new Akurate is playing music! :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D It looks brilliant in black, howev...
by rock&roll
2010-10-29 14:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

Was there a written evaluation of the new Akurate components released in an audio magazine or some other periodical :?: No. There was direct comparison for some European distributors and retailers or...
by rock&roll
2010-10-28 21:30
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: European power strip
Replies: 136
Views: 152532

Interesting, R&R. When you write "They sounded different (in most cases worse), but now better," did you mean "but not better"? Sorry, my mistake. I've tried various, but all, just all of them sounde...
by rock&roll
2010-10-28 16:45
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: European power strip
Replies: 136
Views: 152532

I've received today Music Line Powerigel. It is fitted with Naim Audio cables, but in about week or so, I would have an option to listen version made with Linn european mains cable. So I can compare i...
by rock&roll
2010-10-25 19:43
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

It will be interesting to see if anybody conducts a direct comparison between the original Akurate series and the newer design 8) . I'm sure someone will, very soon. And pronounce the earlier version...
by rock&roll
2010-10-22 22:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

I'm a flat earth believer. Source first and Aktiv is the way to go. To me aktiv systems sound better than passive, even when passive system uses better quality amplifiler. Even if the better amplifile...
by rock&roll
2010-10-22 20:25
Forum: HiFi
Topic: New design of Linn Akurate components?
Replies: 76
Views: 92729

Would be great to know what you think. Is this for yourself? This will be new demo Akurate system in my shop. Both 242 and 212 fully Aktiv. The best part, that my workplace is two floors down from my...

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