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by Lego
2023-11-30 09:38
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What’s Slam Got To Do With It?
Replies: 20
Views: 89711

Re: What’s Slam Got To Do With It?

Is slam a good attribute? Can there be poor slam? How would we be able to tell the difference? If slam is a sudden increase in bass intensity at a certain frequency then it's probably not a good attribute,which doesn't mean people won't like it . Remember the Mission 770s,known for their slam,very ...
by Lego
2023-11-29 08:12
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What’s Slam Got To Do With It?
Replies: 20
Views: 89711

Re: What’s Slam Got To Do With It?

…. It’s nothing but a second hand artefact. Oftentimes in life, we have to be careful what we wish for. This is particularly so within the realm of high fidelity, or audiophilia. Ever since Linn introduced the Isobarik’s with their ability to produce prodigious amounts of super tight bass, particul...
by Lego
2023-11-08 13:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Am I right in thinking that “detuned”, from a musical perspective doesn’t mean “out of tune”. I'm guessing yes .The instrument would still be in tune within itself. Although I think this discussion is reaching Byzantine levels ...lol I didn't know Joni Mitchell tuned her guitar out of the standard ...
by Lego
2023-11-05 08:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I think where this applies for me is when the speakers are unengaging. Cheap with no name and no setup doesn't guarantee that. Are speakers unengaging or showing how unengaging the source is .Again it's all speculation,and probably something that can't be demonstrated . I can understand a better pa...
by Lego
2023-11-04 11:54
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Hmmm. I might be able to compare Källa>boazu>'cheap no name speakers in untuned position' with Hakai>boazu>Espeks in a month or so.... I think where this applies for me is when the speakers are unengaging. Cheap with no name and no setup doesn't guarantee that. Are speakers unengaging or showing ho...
by Lego
2023-11-04 11:47
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

It just sounds like another misunderstanding of source first. Source first was never meant to be read source only nor to indicate that you can't destroy the musical quality of a system by putting a piece of crap anywhere in the system. It was meant to show that the piece(s) at the beginning of the ...
by Lego
2023-11-03 19:25
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Yeah, source first was best. Here's a hypothetical system for you since I haven't done a real world comparison. 1. Klimax LP12 > Sagatun Monos > Tundra Monos > Inexpressive speakers that don't let the music through very well 2. Selekt LP12 > Boazu > Majik 109s I think I'd pick system 2. I'm sure on...
by Lego
2023-11-03 18:10
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

Charlie1 wrote: 2023-11-03 16:31 Yeah, I definitely did some other comparisons but using the LP12 in both setups. Can't recall what I did now. Might have involved a KK1 and Kikkin plus other changes but really don't remember - it was in our old house so 13+ years ago.
Can you remember the results Charlie?
by Lego
2023-11-03 18:07
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I think if the source is top notch or is well setup(LP12) then you'd really need to get a terrible amp and speaker setup to not enjoy putting a record on. Comparing amps and speakers you would come across something better or worse,but the main outcome is always enjoyable listening.If not it's defin...
by Lego
2023-11-02 21:42
Forum: HiFi
Topic: More on source first and other priorities
Replies: 72
Views: 167114

Re: More on source first and other priorities

I think if the source is top notch or is well setup(LP12) then you'd really need to get a terrible amp and speaker setup to not enjoy putting a record on. Comparing amps and speakers you would come across something better or worse,but the main outcome is always enjoyable listening.If not it's defini...
by Lego
2023-10-16 18:58
Forum: Källa
Topic: General Discussion about Källa
Replies: 582
Views: 285500

Re: General Discussion about Källa

Does source first work differently in the digital domain? Comparing to analog, the source file should be more important than the streamer, but since Källa sounds great with Spotify this might not be completely true? Maybe the source file AND the server together is the source? Spotify sounded great BK
by Lego
2023-10-16 10:03
Forum: Källa
Topic: General Discussion about Källa
Replies: 582
Views: 285500

Re: General Discussion about Källa

From another forum: "Video from Darko shows that if your app supports AirPlay 2 and the streamer or speaker you are sending your data to supports AirPlay 2 then that CD quality 16/44.1 lossless file you thought you were listening to is actually being compressed to AAC 256 lossy before it is sent…. ...
by Lego
2023-10-14 12:22
Forum: Källa
Topic: General Discussion about Källa
Replies: 582
Views: 285500

Re: General Discussion about Källa

Presumably interpreted from the video associated with this article - https://darko.audio/2023/10/apple-airplays-audiophile-easter-egg/ The much more interesting article is this one: https://darko.audio/2023/10/apple-airplay-isnt-always-lossless-sometimes-its-lossy/ All is good if Källa is a AirPlay...
by Lego
2023-10-14 11:33
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Absolute Bargains!
Replies: 202
Views: 358183

Re: Absolute Bargains!

Good rca interconnects are few and most of the more expensive ones are terrible . However, lately I have found a big surprise in the form of Focal Elite rca cable , 1 metre - made for car audio. Definitely a bargain and better at playing tunes than the Mogami based Linn black interconnects . https:...
by Lego
2023-10-10 17:12
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended control points
Replies: 229
Views: 127889

Re: Recommended control points

Just like you I’ve been skeptical of burn in phenomena, Lego. In this case, though, we have many other control points to compare with. For instance my trusty old iPhone 11, on which the battery is getting weak. The brand new 15 Pro Max was noticeably worse, in the “digital and hard” direction. No n...
by Lego
2023-10-10 10:42
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended control points
Replies: 229
Views: 127889

Re: Recommended control points

What timespan Spannko?
by Lego
2023-10-10 09:52
Forum: Källa
Topic: Recommended control points
Replies: 229
Views: 127889

Re: Recommended control points

The Pro models of iPhone 15 have been added to the list on the first page. These phones fooled us at first, by sounding rather sharp and hard with Källa. But it turns out they need to run a couple of weeks and after that they sound really great! This is the first time we've experienced a serious im...
by Lego
2023-09-28 16:37
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Linn 50th Anniversary
Replies: 78
Views: 192934

Re: Linn 50th Anniversary

matthias wrote: 2023-04-22 22:37 Most certainly Linn will demo them at High End Munich next month. I am curious to listen to the 360s there.
Meant to ask earlier Matt,did you get a chance to listen to the 360s?
by Lego
2023-09-21 11:05
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?
Replies: 18
Views: 14378

Re: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?

Arjen wrote: 2023-09-20 23:27 For better or worse, are you as spotify users out of control yourselves?
Yes ,we have no control.
by Lego
2023-09-15 23:22
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?
Replies: 18
Views: 14378

Re: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?

matthias wrote: 2023-09-15 13:00 Lego, I am only referring to the Spotify MacOS version. You can try to reboot your router.
BTW, updated to 1.2.20 today, not worse than the last one.
I hear you Matt,so the sound quality you have is identical to previous version.Thats interesting,thanks .
by Lego
2023-09-15 12:25
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?
Replies: 18
Views: 14378

Re: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?

Did you check your settings? https://www.lejonklou.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=6130 My impression so far is that the later versions sound better, considering long-term not directly from version to version. Settings are where they should be .I did notice an improvement earlier in the year but thi...
by Lego
2023-09-15 11:22
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?
Replies: 18
Views: 14378

Re: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?

Noticed yesterday on the mobile version that it seemed a bit underwhelming thought it was my earphones ,then through the hifi this morning it was the same, streaming from an Ipad1 mini.There's been an update recently and there are some changes on the app. What amazes me is not that there are numerou...
by Lego
2023-09-15 09:10
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?
Replies: 18
Views: 14378

Is Spotify all of a sudden sounding worse these days ?

Anyone noticed a drop in sound quality in Spotify !?
by Lego
2023-06-07 19:12
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Tundra Mono 3
Replies: 194
Views: 381817

Re: Tundra Mono 3

Would love to listen to a new clip if you (& your son) are comfortable posting here. Congratulations to him (& you) on his graduation! It was a one hour concert with Bach, Brahms and Beethoven. I didn't realize how nervous I was until afterwards when the tensions released. Here is a clip of the fir...
by Lego
2023-05-01 07:16
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Superkikkin
Replies: 78
Views: 83243

Re: Superkikkin

Spannko wrote: 2023-04-30 20:59 Just as a reminder to all forum members, the language on this forum is English.
😂😂😂..It's the first time I've seen someone fake an accent in type.Is it a bot gone wrong !?