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by Ceilidh
2015-06-09 18:45
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Preamps with DSs
Replies: 126
Views: 104215

Re: Preamps with DSs

Hi Folks, Regarding what happens if you "throw away bits" without dithering or filtering: If anyone would like a visual representation of some of the issues being discussed, here are a couple of MATLAB outputs (just randomly grabbed from the first page of hits when I Googled "Fourier Truncation"). T...
by Ceilidh
2012-04-18 17:30
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Yet Another Praise of Source First =)
Replies: 0
Views: 3998

Yet Another Praise of Source First =)

Hello Everyone! If you'll forgive my preaching to the choir: over the years I've read many posts extolling "Source First" -- but although I've consciously accepted this tenet, until this week I've never had a visceral, oh-my-goodness, personal experience to really drive it home. But now that that's ...
by Ceilidh
2012-04-18 15:56
Forum: Inside
Topic: Unidisk SC Transports and Linn's 5 Year Warranty, in USA
Replies: 2
Views: 7233

Unidisk's back!

Hello Everyone! The Unidisk SC has come back from warranty repairs, and is playing happily as I type. And for the possible reference of any other US-based Linn fans who might someday wind up in a similar situation, here's how everything worked out: 1) My poor little UniSC wound up needing a fair bit...
by Ceilidh
2012-03-13 20:53
Forum: Inside
Topic: Unidisk SC Transports and Linn's 5 Year Warranty, in USA
Replies: 2
Views: 7233

Unidisk SC Transports and Linn's 5 Year Warranty, in USA

Hello Everyone! Ostensibly this is a question that should go to the official Linn forums, but since I trust everyone here much more, I hope you'll forgive my asking on this forum. =) Here's the issue and question: The Issue: My father's Unidisk SC (purchased new just under 5 years ago here in the US...
by Ceilidh
2012-02-11 19:24
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: Lejonklou Tundra
Replies: 554
Views: 529193

Stability with age and environment? (And congrats, too!)

....I settled for the current circuit a year ago. Back then it was a tiny amp that could be housed in a Kikkin enclosure and the name of the project was 'Fling'.... I could have released Fling in spring 2011, but I ran into a problem. Variations in quality turned out to be big. In other words: The ...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-22 05:28
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Sole sub-chassis for LP12
Replies: 34
Views: 42198

Hi Everyone, :D This thread might have reached the point where any added words can only make things worse -- and even if it hasn't reached that point, perhaps yours truly lacks the tact to make a meaningful contribution -- but here goes.... :D 1) Everyone: I think JohnR deserves kudos for being bold...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-19 18:54
Forum: HiFi
Topic: In Praise of the Pre-amp (Kinos with Unidisk SC)
Replies: 21
Views: 24466

Re: In Praise of the Pre-amp (Kinos with Unidisk SC)

But as the playback system is VERY good, any upgrade in the source/pre going to make big increase in performance. Been there done that :mrgreen: Yes, I look forward to being "been there done that" with a better source someday! :D Before the DS units began coming out, Source improvements beyond the ...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-19 18:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: In Praise of the Pre-amp (Kinos with Unidisk SC)
Replies: 21
Views: 24466

Re: In Praise of the Pre-amp (Kinos with Unidisk SC)

Mr. Lejonklou, thank you for the comments & reply -- I owe you a response, but for now let me quickly address Music Lover's post: And finally, why did Linn pair a nice source (the Unidisk SC's disc section) with a preamp that (apparently) limits the overall system performance? Is it a matter of cost...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-18 01:01
Forum: HiFi
Topic: In Praise of the Pre-amp (Kinos with Unidisk SC)
Replies: 21
Views: 24466

In Praise of the Pre-amp (Kinos with Unidisk SC)

Hello Everyone! 1) Adding a Kinos to a Unidisk SC Those of you who've been here for a while might remember that I (or more accurately, my parents) went Aktiv a year ago with Ninkas + C5100 + Unidisk SC.....with completely and utterly underwhelming results: we were expecting the heavens to open upon ...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-10 05:33
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

Espek Position and Tune Dem

Hello Pete, Agreed: "swaying in the breeze" doesn't sound too optimal! :D Is it because the spikes aren't penetrating through the carpet? In any event, your plan sounds like a good one: Tune Dem to get position first, then play around with base / no base etc. (Note: you can also try stacking a whole...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-07 20:05
Forum: Lejonklou
Topic: New Lejonklou Preamplifier
Replies: 133
Views: 164141

Anticipated Performance?

Mr. Lejonklou, I don't really want to put you in an awkward position :D, but if you wouldn't mind making a performance prediction, where do you expect the Kikkin to fall performance-wise among the existing Linn preamps (in simple 2-channel stereo mode, of course)? That is, do you have a sense as to ...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-06 15:32
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

It's not about "partially-cleaned" - it's about doing it correct! ONLY mechanical cleaning (remove-insert-remove-insert etc) of everything you can remove and dont forget the chassis and especially the earth points. And tighten all screws... Hello Music Lover, I fully agree! But just to clarify: on ...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-05 07:33
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

Mr. Lejonklou and Charlie1, I owe each of you a response, and will write you one anon, but first are some replies to springwood64. :D If I go by the Youngs Modulus (compression) stiffness of various stones I can estimate the relative thickness against a solid steel base (200 x 10exp9 N/m2)to achieve...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-04 20:59
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Sole sub-chassis for LP12
Replies: 34
Views: 42198

JohnR, It's clear that you're an impassioned and gracious gentleman, and it's equally clear that you believe in your product absolutely. And any entrepreneur willing to throw his hat into the marketplace during this time of financial unrest deserves congratulations and kudos. :D Regarding this threa...
by Ceilidh
2008-11-04 18:34
Forum: HiFi
Topic: Sole sub-chassis for LP12
Replies: 34
Views: 42198

...the quality of this forum is a direct result of the fact that we all use the same method of evaluation... Regards /Azazello Azazello and Mr. Lejonklou, If I might add a note from the peanut gallery: the quality of this forum (I think) stems from five interrelated traits: 1) First and foremost, y...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-27 17:58
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

Results, Summary Report, and Analysis (continued)

3. PERFORMANCE (continued) [Ok, back again. :D] We've left things with the new 22.5 lb (10kg) steel + polymer + injection molded plastic bases bolted onto the bottom of the family Espeks, the speakers placed in exactly their original locations, a bass-rich Enya CD in the CD tray, and myself and my ...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-26 21:35
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

Results, Summary Report, and Analysis

Hi Everyone, The DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Espek bases have been fabricated and installed, and they are a complete and unequivocal success -- a surprising success, in fact, and they constitute one of the biggest single improvements ever experienced on my parents' system. As the following report is very l...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-17 15:01
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What do you think of this? (Keel copy)
Replies: 49
Views: 58178

This could be true in some cases, perhaps including the Keel. But in general I think it's incorrect. There is constant progress being made in electronics and other technologies that can be incorporated into new products. Developing a really good product today shouldn't take much more time or resour...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-17 14:26
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Hierarchy of a Hi-Fi System
Replies: 80
Views: 77451

Hello Mr. Lejonklou, Thank you for the kind words. :D By all means, please go ahead and use my posts however you feel fit. I've only three (optional!) requests regarding any re-use: 1) If you could, please make clear my disclaimer that I have neither worked in audio nor have particularly studied it,...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-16 16:19
Forum: HiFi
Topic: What do you think of this? (Keel copy)
Replies: 49
Views: 58178

Linn Engineer's Comment on Linn Forums

Hi Everybody, Most people here seem to spend time on the official Linn Forums as well, so the following is probably old news -- but in case anyone's missed it, there was a Keel-copy post from a Linn engineer (#32 "RobM", below) that does a good job of expressing future R&D concerns. Here's the link ...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-13 18:31
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

Thank you, Mr. Lejonklou! Sounds like mass without gross damping is the goal; I appreciate the info on the solid vs. inverted-U bases. (Also, just to let you know: there's an option beyond steel or lead shot that I'm not pursuing -- fine garnet grains are also readily available (and they're even les...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-13 18:10
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Hierarchy of a Hi-Fi System
Replies: 80
Views: 77451

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by Ceilidh
2008-10-13 17:43
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Hierarchy of a Hi-Fi System
Replies: 80
Views: 77451

Hi Ceilidh, Wow - that's certainly a good attempt at explaining the science behind source first. I don't think I'll comment on the detail if that's OK as its a bit over my head. I know Fredrik has commented before along the lines that the 'type' of distortion is important - i.e. some types effect t...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-10 21:30
Forum: Inside
Topic: DIY Espek Bases - How do upgraded speaker bases really work?
Replies: 28
Views: 49428

Thanks SaltyDog, :D Agreed that lead shot would offer considerably more damping (and it would also be cheaper, and easier to attain high weights and densities). My concern is threefold: 1) Somewhere in the maddeningly user-unfriendly Topica forum, there are posts made years ago by (I think) Mr. Lejo...
by Ceilidh
2008-10-10 18:08
Forum: HiFi
Topic: The Hierarchy of a Hi-Fi System
Replies: 80
Views: 77451

Hello Charlie1! Yes, I agree the telescope analogy is a most useful one, and for the vast majority of potential Linn customers (how many physicists can there be among them?), it should cause no trouble at all. :D Analogies aside, I really wish I had a better understanding of why Source First seems t...