Luckily, I have known all along that this is not for me. That is why I can live happily with a “low-fi” system. :-)

Listen at 32.50. Is that what we seek?

https://youtu.be/hqz4SQCKv_o

Thank you Charlie1, Lejonklou, Spannko and John for this open and interesting discussion. Discussions like these makes it all worth while following this forum to me. Why can I happily live with a system most people here think is kind of rubbish? I cannot explain it other than with how I react when l...

Thank you all for your help! X it is and now on with listening to music. :-)

Defender wrote: ↑2023-03-06 19:57 for x vs y it was x for me and I didnt hat the feeling it was close between the two - x2 vs y2 is to my understanding comparing the same setups like x vs y?

I also prefer x2 over y2

Yes, that is correct. :-)

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2023-03-06 11:06 I think you've actually nailed it there with X, listening again, but would be good to know how you get on. I think Y is just more impressive, in a bad way.

I will let you know. :-)

Charlie1 wrote: ↑2023-03-06 11:04 I would stick with the new (X) setup for a while then and if you're unsure after a week, try going back.

Thank you for listening Charlie1. That is what I am going to do! :-)

That's helpful actually. I'm guessing X2 is your previous setup and Y2 is something new. Y2 defo does the Hi-Fi stuff better and is more impactful, perhaps more compelling as well. For me, X2 might have a slight timing edge in terms of bringing the music together but personally I'd live with Y2 for...

I'm not sure. They seem very close to my ears. I enjoyed X a little more to begin with but at around 30 secs, I started to slightly prefer Y. So I'm on the fence. I think the most enjoyable music I've heard from a CD clip and really good for digital of any kind. Here is a second set to compare. X2)...

Which clip do you prefer?

X) https://www.dropbox.com/s/r4qwdqe3690oj ... 3.mov?dl=0

Y) https://www.dropbox.com/s/qqqgs6d8lxz8l ... 4.mov?dl=0

Thank you for listening and posting Whatsmynaim, Hermann and Charlie1. :-)

Setup A) has been in use and I am now trying out a new setup C). More will follow………

To me hifi is like tuning a piano. You can do it in many different ways ending up with many different results. None of them are perfect. That is why in the end we have to make a very personal decision. I hope your choice charlie1 will make you happy. If not, we will still be here ready for new clips...

I like both but enjoy playing loud because it gives my body a good “shake” as well as playing the music. To me “loud” gives more to the experience than just dreaming away on the sofa while the music play’s softly in the background. :-)

I personally enjoy your latest clip more. It is more what I like. Less fokus on detail, more “one” sound. I like it…..

Clearly an improvement! :-)

Now, with better cables this might be a winner in your room…………

A very, very good review. Congratulation Fredrik! :-)

Hermann wrote: ↑2023-03-02 13:42 Yep A sounds easier to me and fun to follow.

That is a great expression Hermann.

That is something I would like my system to “communicate”. :-)

Which setup do you prefer?

A) https://www.dropbox.com/s/sumz47tl9ectp ... 3.mov?dl=0

B) https://www.dropbox.com/s/vd1c8fn5h1atl ... 4.mov?dl=0

24 hours with the 308s and they are growing on me. Immediately missed the timing of Linn speakers but they are so neutral and refined across so many genres and eras of vinyl production and recording technology that's its hard not to like their amiable nature and ability to get out of the way. But I...

For now I prefer your “old” setup (A2, B2 and C2). The new setup makes me listen more for sound than music.

I can play them without any problems.

I completely understand your feelings Tendaberry. I was in the same situation with my Sondek on top of my cd player.
But listening to this forum has been a wise move on my part. :-)

Whatsmynaim wrote: ↑2023-02-15 05:37 I prefer "A". It got more joy and bounce to it.

+1

We have to accept that perfect is not an option. If perfect had been found there would not be so many takes on hifi. That is why the playground is important. We get to hear many different takes on reproduced recordings. We get to hear that when you gain something you often loose something else. To m...

On a quick listen I preferred the second clip…………. and now on a longer listen I prefer the first clip. :-)