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by John
2024-03-23 15:02
Forum: Music
Topic: Neil Young and Joni Mitchell back on spotify
Replies: 3
Views: 123

Re: Neil Young and Joni Mitchell back on spotify

Well, a nice result is the Joe Rogan Show is now available for streaming on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and YouTube..
by John
2024-03-19 13:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Streaming service
Replies: 340
Views: 586079

Re: Streaming service

Spotify sounds better than Apple Music, even though the latter streams lossless. Quite a bit better, actually. I agree that Airpods Pro Max are pretty good! I just acquired a pair of Airpods Pro Max as a gift and had a play with the Headphone Accomodations settings and prefer the stock settings so ...
by John
2024-03-15 01:00
Forum: Music
Topic: Latest records to enter your collection
Replies: 463
Views: 244546

Re: Latest records to enter your collection

Glad to have finally gotten this reissue at a reasonable price and not at 45RPM!

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by John
2024-03-15 00:52
Forum: Music
Topic: Latest records to enter your collection
Replies: 463
Views: 244546

Re: Latest records to enter your collection

Looking for something funky to listen to? Here’s your ticket.

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by John
2024-01-10 09:45
Forum: Inside
Topic: Karousel installation warning
Replies: 14
Views: 30387

Re: Karousel installation warning

Hermann wrote: 2024-01-09 11:34 Some of this is probably posted in other threads, but you can find some information here

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5085&hilit=Karousel
I meant an official Linn setup guide. That thread put me off the whole idea of getting a Karousel.
by John
2024-01-09 10:18
Forum: Inside
Topic: Karousel installation warning
Replies: 14
Views: 30387

Re: Karousel installation warning

Is there a link to the setup guide for the Karousel?
by John
2023-12-09 20:18
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?
Replies: 16
Views: 30292

Re: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?

I preferred to use a Baltic birch backer board when mounting to my 16 inch on center 2 x 6 inch framed exterior wall. You can still see the Fischer fixings that were used when I had an Audiotech wall shelf mounted in the same location. The turntable is now in my basement sitting on a poured concrete...
by John
2023-12-08 23:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?
Replies: 16
Views: 30292

Re: Wall Shelf For Linn LP12 Turntable With Trampolin?

No mention of Mana, but it is a very nice wall mount. John Watson was never a fan of the Trampolin but there’s no reason it wouldn’t work though you’re better off without it IMO.
by John
2023-12-02 12:44
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Spotify Usage
Replies: 0
Views: 29890

Spotify Usage

I recon there’s a fair share of Spotify users on this forum and this is the time of year where Spotify emails your year-end review. I’m curious how I compare with others regarding listening minutes. I’m at 20,054 and it said I listen mainly to entire albums.
by John
2023-11-05 20:11
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 188405

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I’m hoping to experience a source-first improvement to all the systems in my home as there is a project in my 35 year old sub-division to replace all the buried 12,000 volt cables that interconnect all the pad transformers throughout the neighborhood.

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by John
2023-09-20 14:23
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is there a “best” test track?
Replies: 18
Views: 21547

Re: Is there a “best” test track?

If doing A/B comparisons, I’d rather use a song I’m not too familiar with otherwise it’s too easy to fill in the missing bits because you’re so familiar with the piece.
by John
2023-07-31 13:31
Forum: HiFi
Topic: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...
Replies: 69
Views: 130707

Re: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...

I agree about having separate recordings for hi-fidelity listening vs. listening when there is a higher ambient noise level like when listening in automobiles.

I enjoy my Spotify listening with Audio Normalization disabled when listening on my hi-fi system.
by John
2023-07-21 20:31
Forum: Music
Topic: Latest records to enter your collection
Replies: 463
Views: 244546

Re: Latest records to enter your collection

Happy more of these were made. Been waiting a long time. Nice package and worth having on vinyl.

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by John
2023-07-19 12:06
Forum: HiFi
Topic: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...
Replies: 69
Views: 130707

Re: LP12 50: If Jony Ive made record players...

Charlie1 wrote: 2023-07-19 09:39 Like you say, it comes with an Ekos SE - that's the limited edition deck. Don't see why they would compromise on performance to support non-Linn arms like the ARO.
Maybe they found it’s not a compromise.
by John
2023-07-08 01:24
Forum: HiFi
Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
Replies: 28
Views: 24797

Re: 50th Anniversary LP12

by John
2023-07-07 22:35
Forum: HiFi
Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
Replies: 28
Views: 24797

Re: 50th Anniversary LP12

Here’s a bit from Linn’s website regarding the new plinth: “The sonic improvement comes by way of Linn’s all-new Bedrok™ plinth technology; formed of orthogonal layers of beech placed under extreme pressure to create an entirely new, solid and massive material. The consequent ultra-dense wood has ne...
by John
2023-07-07 18:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: 50th Anniversary LP12
Replies: 28
Views: 24797

Re: 50th Anniversary LP12

Perhaps it’s just me, but I don’t think the rounded power button, top plate and armboard look good on the LP12. The plinth looks interesting, though. The look differentiates it from any other LP12 and adds to making it a truly limited edition. I’m interested in seeing how the inside of the plinth i...
by John
2023-06-21 11:15
Forum: HiFi
Topic: LP12 Bounce
Replies: 50
Views: 33951

Re: LP12 Bounce

I believe there is an ideal distance between the center of the motor pulley and the center of the record spindle that minimizes lateral motion. I think having precisely made top plate studs for the springs and a one piece subchassis like a Keel makes it easier to get there setup-wise.
by John
2023-06-21 10:23
Forum: Music
Topic: Spotify Stream On Event
Replies: 31
Views: 17525

Re: Spotify Stream On Event

by John
2023-06-13 23:11
Forum: Källa
Topic: Spotify settings for best musical performance
Replies: 85
Views: 96597

Re: Spotify settings for best musical performance

I previously haven’t noticed any significant differences when updating the Spotify app, but today was different. My iPad mini 6 was at a version from some time in April (sorry I didn’t check the version number) and was just updated to 8.8.43. Wow! Better! Despite being set to auto update my phone w...
by John
2023-06-13 22:04
Forum: Källa
Topic: Spotify settings for best musical performance
Replies: 85
Views: 96597

Re: Spotify settings for best musical performance

I previously haven’t noticed any significant differences when updating the Spotify app, but today was different. My iPad mini 6 was at a version from some time in April (sorry I didn’t check the version number) and was just updated to 8.8.43. Wow! Better! Might be helpful to set your iPad to auto u...
by John
2023-05-19 01:14
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Nait 50
Replies: 14
Views: 10869

Re: Nait 50

Original

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by John
2023-04-21 16:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Record player for daughter
Replies: 45
Views: 86289

Re: Record player for daughter

I bought a 1990’s vintage Rega Planar 2 with the green logo and markings on the counter weight for my daughter. Made the most sense to me at the time. Sitting in storage now.

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by John
2023-04-21 15:18
Forum: Music
Topic: The Poll Winners: Exploring The Scene!
Replies: 10
Views: 6345

Re: The Poll Winners: Exploring The Scene!

Enjoy going through the list. Definitely some of my favorites of the many jazz albums in my collection.
by John
2023-04-21 01:44
Forum: Music
Topic: The Poll Winners: Exploring The Scene!
Replies: 10
Views: 6345

Re: The Poll Winners: Exploring The Scene!

I’m a big fan of Jazz music, but this one I’d pass on. It’s a snooze fest. Thanks for your feedback John. What sort of jazz are you into? And do you have any recommendations? I’m constantly on the lookout for new great music 🙂 I mostly like jazz from 1956-62. These are all pretty good: Benny Carter...